Aromatherapy Tips

Aromatherapy came about in the 1920s when French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse thrust his arm into a vat of lavender oil to put out a fire on his sleeve.

When Gattefosse noticed the immediate pain relief brought on by lavender oil, he devoted the rest of his life to researching the healing qualities of essential oils.

Today, aromatherapy is used in the West in the fields of medicine and massage (among others) to relax or otherwise aid the healing of an individual.

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The key element of aromatherapy practice is allowing steam infused with essential oils to be inhaled. The inhalation should not be heavy or laboured, but soft and airy in an open space.

Aromatherapy oils can also be used in vaporizers, diluted in bath water or rubbed directly onto the skin during massage. Most of the time the positive effects of aromatherapy are realised immediately, and recipients generally note a feeling of relaxation and calmness.

But aromatherapy is not solely used for relaxation – other health benefits include treating allergies, rashes, sprains, dandruff and a host of other health issues.

Sometimes aromatherapy is employed in partnership with reflexology to target depression, insomnia and anxiety.

When you get started in the world of aromatherapy, a good idea is to start with a simple setup of essential oils and a basic steaming device.

Lavender oil can be heated by a candle beneath a dish, and you can position it in your kitchen or lounge area to foster calmness and relaxation in all who walk through that area.

You can also begin your aromatherapy experience with a nice relaxing bath – simply add a few drops of lavender oil to the water and feel an immediate difference.