Aromatherapy
The human body instantly reacts to smells. Odours can make us recall pleasant or unpleasant memories of the past.
The aroma of flowers reminds us of summer, exquisite aroma of perfume suddenly fills the soul with dreams, and the smell of apple pie revives warm childhood memories.
The value of the use of aromatic plants for healing purposes has increased from era to era. Aromatherapy began with the incineration of aromatic herbs and plants. Gradually, other forms to “hold aromas” and use where necessary were developed. There are individual scents that match only specific temperament, body constitution and energy.
Having found his or her right scent, the person can more effectively handle difficulties and challenges, achieve more efficiency in his professional and social life and improve health.
Scents of certain plants normalise a person’s mood, relieve fatigue, improve memory, and enhance sleep; likewise they can regulate many processes in the body and boost its functions. Aromatherapy is a simple method of treatment, which contributes to the restoration of self-regulative mechanisms and stabilises human biorhythms. By inhaling aromatised essential oils, we can obtain precious biological active regulators.
Modern aromatherapy is a preventive, healthy and a completely natural way of maintaining our proper psycho-emotional and physical form; it is a therapy which helps remove stresses, at the same time positively affecting the immune system. But it should be noted that aromatherapy is not alternative medicine nor a panacea. It can be referred to as an independent medical subject on equal position with phytotherapy, homeopathy, acupuncture and other curative methods.
The basis of aromatherapy is an impact of natural essential oils on the human body, which are used for treatment and prevention of diseases. Being highly concentrated phyto products, consumption of essential oils in comparison with its raw equivalent is four to five times less, and the treatment period is five to six times shorter than in phytotherapy.
Besides, essential oils have minimum possible side effects. Some aromatic plants have incredible therapeutic properties.
Bergamot
The oil of bergamot contains more than 175 different substances. It helps soothe irritation and stress, has a positive impact on the psycho system and increases general tonus. That is why it is recommended to drink tea with bergamot in the morning or afternoon. In winters, a bath with a few drops of bergamot can compensate the deficiency of natural light and help remove fatigue. But in spring and summer, the use of bergamot can be somehow unsafe as it can trigger an allergy; that is why in summer some basic rules should be followed: bergamot oil should not be used in its undiluted form. Use two to three drops for taking a bath, for massage — add one to three drops of bergamot oil to 10 millilitre of your massage oil.
Chamomile
This plant has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial effects and also relieves spasms. This green meadow smelling essence not only eases flu symptoms, but at the same time helps with migraines, diarrhoea, and skin irritations. For chamomile tea; boil 40 to 50 chamomile petals with one litre of water for 15 minutes.
Peppermint
Like chamomile, in the form of ethereal oil, peppermint serves as a perfect remedy for soothing inflammations. Like many other oils it not only positively affects mucous membranes of the nose but can also effectively treat rhinitis.
Rosemary
It is a known fact, that Queens in their old age used rosemary to treat joint pain. It is also an antiseptic applied to treat wounds and stimulate their healing. It has anti-spasmodic qualities as well. Besides other useful properties, in homeopathy it is effectively used to treat rheumatism (external use) and to relieve gastro-digestive system disorders (internal use). Rosemary often acts as a component in foams and gels for bath. It is widely used for the treatment of asthma, nervousness, fatigue and exhaustion.
Salvia
Right from the 16th century, salvia is one of the most favourite herbal plants. It has wide range of application:
inflammation of gums, oral mucosa and tonsils, pain in the neck, in acute and chronic bronchitis. Mothers who discontinue breastfeeding are also advised to drink herbal tea prepared from sage.
Lavender
Lavender has many healing properties, but it is most commonly used for relaxation (oil, foam bath), recovering from fatigue and swelling (refreshing gels for the feet, bath and massage products). In concentrated form a few drops of lavender are enough to get relaxed from irritability, tension and pain during PMS. For an aromatic bath: five drops (relaxes, reduces anxiety, normalises hormonal function in women), bath for the feet — three drops (removes tiredness, prevents sweat and odour), massage — seven to eight drops of lavender oil mixed with 10 grams of any ordinary oil.
The use of essential oils during massage enhances therapeutic effects. Massage can be soothing or stimulating, depending on selected oil and hand movements (fast motions stimulate, slow ones relax). Usually a majority of essential oils have to be mixed with ordinary oils, as they are concentrated and may cause skin irritation. Some are contraindicated in pregnancy which should be considered while purchasing. Instructions for use must be strictly followed.
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