Aroma Therapy - Natural Healing Treatment

The scents or smells emitted by essential oils are used to bring health benefits to many through Aroma Therapy. This is one of the oldest natural healing treatments known to man. Essential oils are extracted from plants such as fruits or flowers and have a characteristic odor and a spicy taste.

There is a lot of difference between using herbs as remedies and using essential oils. The oils have a different chemical composition. They are processed by compressing the different parts of the plants which are rich in aromatic compounds. The byproducts are often used in massage techniques in combination with various Aromatherapy techniques. Aromas have long been known to possess unique health benefits, Aromatherapy can be traced to ancient times when it was used as medicine, often combined with magic, mysticism, and religious rites of the tribe.

Natural healing properties

Essential oils are thought to have natural healing properties and are used in a variety of different conventions. One such therapy is Aerial Diffusion which may come in the form of burning oils and steam therapies to disinfect an area or add a soothing fragrance to the air. Directly inhaling the burning scents can often relieve congestion. Topical applications may include various massage techniques, therapudic skin care, and bath water cures. They are often used as heated compresses for direct soaking.

For topical applications the essential oils are combined with a carrier oil that is applied to the skin by the therapist. A common carrier oil is sweet almond oil. The theory behind Aromatherapy healing is the prevention of disease. Aromas have long been known to have a positive effect on the brain and their healing properties by direct application have been shown to be extremely effective.

• Some of the more common essential oils are:

  • Tea Tree Oil
  • Eucalyptus
  • Lavendar
  • Sandlewood
  • Cloves

Every plant has an essential oil and every essential oil has healing properties. Some have been known for centuries and others may never be discovered. Yet many believe Mother Nature produces a cure for every ailment. It is simply up to us to discover them.