| Aromatherapy is very helpful in improving the | | | | Aromatherapy oils which are safe to use if used with |
| circulation, soothing the nervous system, reducing | | | | care are — benzoin, bergamot, black peeper, |
| waste products and lessening the effects of stress. | | | | clary sage, camomile, sweet funnel, frankincense, |
| Aromatherapy is a complimentary therapy that helps | | | | jasmine, lavender, ginger, marjoram, geranium, |
| to restore the body and mind to a balanced, healthy | | | | eucalyptus, grapefruit, tea tree, lemongrass. |
| state, using healing essences extracted from plants, | | | | Four common aromatherapy oils — |
| shrubs and trees. | | | | Lavender — Lavender is one of the most |
| In aromatherapy these essences are usually applied to | | | | versatile aromatherapy oils of all and is even safe to |
| the body by way of a gentle massage, although they | | | | use neat on the skin. It helps all sorts of problems, from |
| can be used effectively in many other ways. Apart | | | | burns to headaches, is great for relieving tension and is |
| from their healing powers, these aromatherapy plant | | | | naturally antiseptic and soothing. |
| essences exude powerful scents which have an | | | | Eucalyptus — This is very helpful oil for all |
| effect on the memory and sensory nerves. As a | | | | respiratory problems — coughs, colds, catarrh |
| result, aromatherapy treats the whole person, both | | | | and flu. If used in a vaporizer or burner it keeps germs |
| mind and body. It is a very helpful way of treating the | | | | at bay, so can protect other members of your family |
| stress-related problems that many of us seem to | | | | from common viruses. |
| suffer now that our lives have become so pressured. | | | | Camomile — This is calming, soothing oil. It is |
| Health benefits of aromatherapy — | | | | helpful for itchy rashes and dry skin conditions, and |
| Aromatherapy helps us to keep healthy by improving | | | | because it is sedative, it is useful for encouraging sleep |
| the circulation, soothing the nervous system, reducing | | | | and relaxation. |
| waste products and lessening the effects of stress. It | | | | Tea tree — This is a fantastic antiseptic and |
| can to help chronic conditions such as migraine, | | | | anti-fungal treatment. Use it to clean up cuts and |
| eczema, rheumatism and sinus problems, offering | | | | grazes and to treat such irritating problems as thrush |
| more relief to some sufferers than others. Obviously, | | | | and athlete’s foot. |
| there are acute conditions which you wouldn’t | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| treat with aromatherapy, such as heart attacks and | | | | advice and is for general information only. |
| appendicitis. | | | | |