Depression is the condition when someone feels low and upset not for a day but weeks or months. Feel hopeless, irritable, having thoughts of suicide. Anxiety is the condition of fear. It is not unusual to have fear before taking any critical decision. Aromatherapy is a healing treatment that uses extracts of natural plants. It is called essential oil therapy. If someone is not feeling good and in a state of depression and anxiety can use this therapy to improve their mental and physical health. For emotional health, we can use Aromatherapy. In this therapy, essential oils are being used.
Historical uses of Aromatherapy
People are using this therapy for thousands of years. In Egypt, India, and China's oldest cultures, aromatic components were used in oils, balms, and resins. Aromatic plants have both psychological and physical benefits. In ancient times, natural components of aromatic plants were used for religious and medical purposes. In the 10th century, Essential oils distillation was recognized by Persians. In Germany, 16th-century essential oil distillation information was published. In the 19th century, French physicians identified the effect of essential oils for the treatment of disease.
In the 19th century, Medical doctors were more focused on the use of chemical drugs. But, the German and French doctors' still believe in treating illness with natural botanicals. For example, a French perfumer and Rene-Maurice Gattefosse chemist invented the term "Aromatherapy" in a book they wrote about this topic in 1937. He discovered lavender as healing medicine for burn conditions.
How does Aromatherapy Works?
It works through the skin absorption and sense of smell by using the following products:
- Inhalers
- Aromatic spritzers
- Bathing salts
- Body lotion, cream, oils for massage purpose
- Hot and cold compresses
- Facial steamers
- Clay mask
We can use these products in combination or alone. In the market, one hundred essential oils are present, and People mostly use the famous ones. We can buy essential oils from any supermarket or health store. FDA does not regulate these oils, so it is essential to buy a reputable product. Buy completely natural and only good quality products, contains no synthetic ingredients. The product should be natural. Every single essential oil has different healing properties, effects, and uses. It creates even more benefits when combining essential oils to make a synergistic blend.
Benefits of Aromatherapy
Following are the advantages of Aromatherapy:
- It helps to manage the pain of any illness
- It improves the quality of sleep
It helps to reduce the condition of
- anxiety, depression, and stress
- It relaxes sore joints and is beneficial for joints pain
- If you are suffering from migraine or headache, you can use this therapy to ease yourself
- Improves the side effects of chemotherapy
- It helps to decrease the labor pain
- It helps our immune system to fight against fungus, viruses, and bacteria
- Improves human digestion system
- Immunity booster
Following are the conditions in which you can use this therapy:
- Insomnia
- Inflammation
- Asthma
- Depression
- Menstrual issues
- Anxiety
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Alopecia
- Cancer
- Erectile dysfunction
- Arthritis
- Menopause
Type of Aromatherapy Oils
There are different ways of using essential oils in our daily life. We can add the oils with the body lotions and then apply them. For example, Apricot kernel oil is one of the best aromatherapy massage oil. We can also add them to shampoos, conditioners, and facial toners. We can also use it as a diffuser for a room or pour the oil into a bath. Following is the list of Aromatherapy oils:
- Fennel
- Ginger
- Eucalyptus
- Clary sage
- Geranium
- Lavender
- Cypress
- Helichrysum
- Lemon
- Mandarin
- Neroli
- Peppermint
- Roman chamomile
- Rosemary
- Tea tree
- Vetiver
- Ylang
- Rose
- Patchouli
Chemicals present in essential oils trigger the smell receptor in the nose and send messages to the brain to elevate mood. Therefore, it is helpful to ease the depression symptoms. Some essential oils are also present in soaps and bathing shower gels. Bath and bodywork Aromatherapy all. So, naturally, it helps to give the feeling of relaxation.
Is it safe to use Essential oils in Aromatherapy?
It is a safe therapy generally. But it also has some side effects. It can cause the reason of irritation in the skin, eyes, mucous membrane of the nose. It can cause mild allergic reactions. If someone drinks essential oils, their kidneys or liver can get affected. So it is not recommended to drink essential oils if your doctor said so you could do it. FDA does not regulate essential oils. That is why the agency does not keep its eyes on this therapy.
Fragrant herbs that use in Aromatherapy
Following are the fragrant herbs:
Mint: Spearmint essential oil uses for multipurpose. It helps to improve digestion, speed the recovery of wounds, and reduce depression and anxiety. It can also use to rub gently onto the temples to reduce the headache condition.
Lavender: its essential oil is best for relaxation promotion. It keeps our skin fresh and healthy, decreases the symptoms of flu and cold. It helps our body to fight against the toxins in the body. It also improves cognitive functions. Before bedtime, if we can drink a hot mug of lavender tea and chamomile for better sleep. It can be used as a diffuser.
Lemon Balm: The essential oil of lemon balm can reduce inflammation, fight against infections, and improve skin health and the sleeping cycle. It boosts up the mood.
Basil: Essential oil for basil is used to stimulate the nervous system. It eases the symptoms of stress and anxiety. In addition, it is helpful to treat acne, protect our body against infections.
Best Hakeem in Pakistan is Hakim Mushir Nabi Khan and his Dawakhana, known as Ajmal Dawakhana, located in Lahore, offering various varieties of herbal medicines and aromatherapy products for the maintenance of mental and physical health.
Conclusion
Herbs have therapeutic benefits. To promote overall wellness, we can keep fresh herbs in our homes and add the herbs into our favorite recipes. If you are using essential oils as a diffuser, still you can get the therapeutic effect with minimal effort.
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