The wonderful effects of aromatherapy

Fitness, Healthy Tips August 15th, 2008

Oils that have been extracted from various plants, which are mostly fragrant ones, are used in treating several ailments and for health and wellness. These are essential oils which bring about positive responses in the body of the user and create a feeling of well being. The oils could be inhaled and the aromas cause the effectiveness or they could be applied directly to the body. As it is basically the aroma which does the job, it is called aromatherapy.

There are several methods of dispersing the aroma in the room where the person is seated or lying down. There are candles made with these aromatic oils in the wax, the oil could be placed in a diffuser with a candle lit under it so that the warmth makes the aroma spread in the air, or it could be sprayed on the persons pillow or hanky. There are different oils which are used for different purposes, and depending on the problem the type of oil can be selected.

This therapy was common in Asia and the Middle East for health care purposes, but has now spread to Europe and America also. The oils and the diffusers and candles are easily available with pamphlets giving details of the uses of the various aromatic oils; so even a lay person who knows very little about these things will be able to get the right oils. Spas and health resorts are known to use these aromatic essential oils widely to de stress people and make them relax. These things also change the ambience of the place and give it a spiritual atmosphere which itself has a healing affect.

There are a large number of essential oils and it is best to get the assistance of health care professional in giving you the right combination initially. There are two groups basically among the essential oils. One group gives direct physical results like the eucalyptus oil which can be inhaled for respiratory problems and clears up the sinuses almost immediately. There are other such oils which can be applied to any inflammation or infection and which get absorbed into the skin and the healing process is initiated. The oils which are inhaled are usually for the mood and for stress. Those who are stressed an emotionally in a bad state will find their immunity levels low, and de stressing with essential oils helps this.