Things to Know About Aromatherapy
Aroma therapy is the method of
using essential oils for the purpose of health improvement and for boosting our
mood. The method has been used for over 6,000 years in almost all societies
throughout human history and making use of the healing and soothing powers of
aromatic oils is being acknowledge by more and more scientists, too.
Anxiety treatment in Denver may use aromatherapy aromatic oils
either topically or through inhalation. When used topically, the oils are
combined with some sort of carrier oils for dilution (undiluted essential oils
are too strong and can cause irritation to the skin) and are massaged or rubbed
into the skin or they are applied through bath products. If inhalation is the
preferred method of application, the oils are evaporated through a diffuser,
pulverized or breathed in through steam baths.
Each type of essential oil has its
own medical properties:
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Eucalyptus, pine and
mint are great for relieving nasal congestions;
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Lavender and rosemary
are great stimulants for the memory;
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Geranium, sage and
thyme can restore the body’s hormonal balance;
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Camomile oil has
calming effects and is also an excellent anti-microbial agent;
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Ginger, lemon and myrrh
are great immune boosters;
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Ginger is also great
for helping with the healthy functioning of the digestive tract.