What is Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is using the essential oils of plants andmassage oils are so popular.
flowers to promote well being. Aromatherapy is notEssential oils have chemicals in them that can be
just scented candles or oils.antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and even antiviral.
A way to use natural oils to heal the body is calledEssential oils are made from plants. Not all plants have
Holistic Aromatherapy. For example a drop of thymeessential oils. The most common form for extracting
oil under the tongue can cause someone with the firstessential oils is steamed distilled. Some oils such as
symptoms of a cold or flu to feel better.citrus or lime are cold pressed.
Psycho Aromatherapy shows the way smells affectEssential oils are concentrated so 1 drop goes a long
our moods. The way the human body responds toway. Applying essential oils to the skin directly usually
scents is why and how aromatherapy works. It hascauses irritation. Many people use carrier oils with the
been said that the olfactory nerve takes the smells ofessential oils such as sweet almond oil or grapeseed.
essential oils and carries them to the parts of the brainThis helps dilute the products so that they can be used
which uses our hormones and emotions.without causing irritation. Essential oil blends help to
When essential oils are used in bath and beautymake the desired fragrance you like.
products they are also absorbed through the skin. ThisAromatherapy is a great way to reduce stress. It is
causes them to be transferred to the nervous andalso fun to experiment with different blends and
muscular system. This explains why you feel morescents. It is a fun way to find out what you like and
relaxed when using items such as candles with suchwhat others you are close to like.
scents as lavender and ylang ylang. This is also why