Aromatherapy – The Smell of Natural Health
November 2nd, 2008
The scents of essential oils are used to bring helath benefits to many through Aromatherapy. Essential Oils are extracted from plants. It is different from using herbs as remedies as essential oils have a different chemical composition. The oils are distilled or compressed from various parts of plants are rich in aromatic compounds and also used for massage purposes in combination with Aromatherapy techniques. Even though aromas have long had health benefits, Aromatherapy is a twentieth century concept.
Essential oils have natural healing properties used in many ways and so Aromatherapy includes various methods of application. Aerial Diffusion may come in the forms of oils burners and steam therapies. You can directly inhale the scent for congestion relief and disinfection. Topical applications may include various massage techniques, in baths, on compresses or direct soaking.