Authentic Aromatherapy: The Art Of Medicine
"The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while Nature cures the disease."~-Voltaire
Aromatherapy has become a very popular and over commercialized word, but what is really meant by the term “aromatherapy?” (And no it 's not Febreze®)
Authentic Aromatherapy is a comprehensive healthcare modality that utilizes therapeutic plant extracts called “essential oils” to evoke the body’s own intrinsic healing power. (Thanks to a great Hydrotherapy teacher who taught me this) Essential oils support the body in achieving what it does naturally – seeking homeostasis and balance. Aromatherapy health is a vastly different concept than the current commercial idea of “recreational” aromatherapy comprised of scented candles, bubble bath, …show more content…
It is a top choice to relieve anxiety. It typically permeates a room when used with a diffusor (to be dispersed).[3]
Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Calms respiratory allergies, is a vitalizing, balancing agent for overactive and oily skin, and helps with hemorrhoids (in the nonacute stage).[3]
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)
Has a pleasing fragrance and is an excellent antiseptic/antiviral agent for skin care and in the treatment of herpes.[3]
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
A drop on the tongue of this oil provides excellent relief for nausea and travel sickness. It is also effective for irritable bowel syndrome and as a stimulant for the liver during convalescence (this fact has been studied in France, where peppermint oil is given frequently to patients).
Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
A drop rubbed on the solar plexus can bring rapid relief of mental or physical stress. It can calm an anguished mind or body.[3]
Spikenard (Nardostachys …show more content…
It is believed to have a never ending life span and a complex, misunderstood life cycle. It is often used to benefit the psyche rather than the skin (as most essential oils tend to benefit the skin instead of the mind).[3]
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
A nonirritating antiseptic, tea tree has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Applied topically, it is useful in healing pus-filled wounds and for treating many types of mild or chronic infections.[3]
Lemon
This essential oil has strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It can prevent infectious diseases, treat cold, bronchitis, fever, insect bites, sore throat, varicose veins, and heartburn. Lemon purifies the air, strengthens, energizes, and refreshes. It helps to stimulate the body 's immune system, aiding in the production of white blood cells.[3]
Lergamot
Bergamot essential oil has strong antiseptic properties. It is useful in the treatment of digestive disorders, lost appetite, gingivitis, cystitis, sore throat, vaginal infections, fever, and flatulence. This oil is used psychologically to balance and normalize emotions. It is effective in treating anxiety, stress, depression, and nervous
Aromatherapy has become a very popular and over commercialized word, but what is really meant by the term “aromatherapy?” (And no it 's not Febreze®)
Authentic Aromatherapy is a comprehensive healthcare modality that utilizes therapeutic plant extracts called “essential oils” to evoke the body’s own intrinsic healing power. (Thanks to a great Hydrotherapy teacher who taught me this) Essential oils support the body in achieving what it does naturally – seeking homeostasis and balance. Aromatherapy health is a vastly different concept than the current commercial idea of “recreational” aromatherapy comprised of scented candles, bubble bath, …show more content…
It is a top choice to relieve anxiety. It typically permeates a room when used with a diffusor (to be dispersed).[3]
Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Calms respiratory allergies, is a vitalizing, balancing agent for overactive and oily skin, and helps with hemorrhoids (in the nonacute stage).[3]
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)
Has a pleasing fragrance and is an excellent antiseptic/antiviral agent for skin care and in the treatment of herpes.[3]
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
A drop on the tongue of this oil provides excellent relief for nausea and travel sickness. It is also effective for irritable bowel syndrome and as a stimulant for the liver during convalescence (this fact has been studied in France, where peppermint oil is given frequently to patients).
Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
A drop rubbed on the solar plexus can bring rapid relief of mental or physical stress. It can calm an anguished mind or body.[3]
Spikenard (Nardostachys …show more content…
It is believed to have a never ending life span and a complex, misunderstood life cycle. It is often used to benefit the psyche rather than the skin (as most essential oils tend to benefit the skin instead of the mind).[3]
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
A nonirritating antiseptic, tea tree has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Applied topically, it is useful in healing pus-filled wounds and for treating many types of mild or chronic infections.[3]
Lemon
This essential oil has strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It can prevent infectious diseases, treat cold, bronchitis, fever, insect bites, sore throat, varicose veins, and heartburn. Lemon purifies the air, strengthens, energizes, and refreshes. It helps to stimulate the body 's immune system, aiding in the production of white blood cells.[3]
Lergamot
Bergamot essential oil has strong antiseptic properties. It is useful in the treatment of digestive disorders, lost appetite, gingivitis, cystitis, sore throat, vaginal infections, fever, and flatulence. This oil is used psychologically to balance and normalize emotions. It is effective in treating anxiety, stress, depression, and nervous