AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being; to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit.
Essential oils consist of tiny aromatic molecules that are readily absorbed via the skin, and whilst breathing they enter the lungs. These therapeutic particles next enter the bloodstream and are carried around the body where they can deliver their beneficial healing powers and are said to promote whole-body healing.
Popular ways of using Essential Oils
Diffuser: Diffusing essential oils is one of the most popular and effective ways to enjoy aromatherapy benefits. When a person inhales an essential oil that scent is carried by olfactory nerve cells in the nose to the olfactory system which then sends the aroma to the brain, namely the limbic system, the house of emotions and emotional behaviour.
Topical: Topical application (physically using it on your body) is a very effective method for applying essential oils mixed with some carrier oil. Because essential oils have low molecular weights and are lipid(fat) soluble, they easily penetrate the skin. Once absorbed, they stay in the applied area for a localized benefit.
Bath: There is nothing more beautiful and relaxing than a long soak in an aromatherapy oil infused bath. You can mix your chosen essential oils for it, some of the great oils for relaxation in a bath are Lavender, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang, Lemon.
