gyptians were known to use essential oils extracted from cedar wood, cloves, cinnamon, myrrh, and nutmeg, among others. These extracts were used during the embalming processes.

Aromatherapy – Methods Of Use

Aromatherapy is quite stimulating and leaves a relaxing effect. It can be applied topically, ingested, as well as inhaled. Here again, different aromatherapists have varying views. Some consider only inhaling to be a pa

Associated with CAM – complementary and alternative medicine – aromatherapy involves using plant oils in their volatile form. These volatile plant oils are also alternately called essential oils (EOs). Though aroma may mean fragrance, aromatherapy has nothing to do with the perfume industry. There are two schools of thought about the practice of aromatherapy. One school insists that aromatherapy is only about inhaling fragrances, and that the source of that aroma is of no concern – whether natural or synthetic. The second school is of the opinion that the source of the aromatic compounds should not be synthetic. According to them, the very basis of aromatherapy is herbal, as the essential oils are plant based.

However, among the herbalists, there is dispute about aromatherapy being herbal or not. Certain herbal schools teach aromatherapy as part of their courses, whereas others do not.

Essential Oils

Aromatherapy has essential oils at its very core. Parts of the aromatic plants, such as flowers, leaves, and stems, in addition to their barks, fruits, and also their roots are used to extract the essential oils. These oils are highly volatile and concentrated. Being volatile, the essential oils easily evaporate and do not leave any residue giving any oily feel.

Some of the essential oils in use today in aromatherapy are: damask rose, geranium, lavender, lemon grass, mandarin (a shrub or a small tree with flattened globe-like fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp), neroli (an essential oil obtained by distilling orange flowers), palmarosa, Roman chamomile (also known as English chamomile), and sandalwood, among many others.

The ancient Egyptians were known to use essential oils extracted from cedar wood, cloves, cinnamon, myrrh, and nutmeg, among others. These extracts were used during the embalming processes.

Aromatherapy – Methods Of Use

Aromatherapy is quite stimulating and leaves a relaxing effect. It can be applied topically, ingested, as well as inhaled. Here again, different aromatherapists have varying views. Some consider only inhaling to be a par

that the source of that aroma is of no concern – whether natural or synthetic. The second school is of the opinion that the source of the aromatic compounds should not be synthetic. According to them, the very basis of aromatherapy is herbal, as the essential oils are plant based.

However, among the herbalists, there is dispute about aromatherapy being herbal or not. Certain herbal schools teach aromatherapy as part of their courses, whereas others do not.

Essential Oils

Aromatherapy has essential oils at its very core. Parts of the aromatic plants, such as flowers, leaves, and stems, in addition to their barks, fruits, and also their roots are used to extract the essential oils. These oils are highly volatile and concentrated. Being volatile, the essential oils easily evaporate and do not leave any residue giving any oily feel.

Some of the essential oils in use today in aromatherapy are: damask rose, geranium, lavender, lemon grass, mandarin (a shrub or a small tree with flattened globe-like fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp), neroli (an essential oil obtained by distilling orange flowers), palmarosa, Roman chamomile (also known as English chamomile), and sandalwood, among many others.

The ancient Egyptians were known to use essential oils extracted from cedar wood, cloves, cinnamon, myrrh, and nutmeg, among others. These extracts were used during the embalming processes.

Aromatherapy – Methods Of Use

Aromatherapy is quite stimulating and leaves a relaxing effect. It can be applied topically, ingested, as well as inhaled. Here again, different aromatherapists have varying views. Some consider only inhaling to be a pa

rses, whereas others do not.

Essential Oils

Aromatherapy has essential oils at its very core. Parts of the aromatic plants, such as flowers, leaves, and stems, in addition to their barks, fruits, and also their roots are used to extract the essential oils. These oils are highly volatile and concentrated. Being volatile, the essential oils easily evaporate and do not leave any residue giving any oily feel.

Some of the essential oils in use today in aromatherapy are: damask rose, geranium, lavender, lemon grass, mandarin (a shrub or a small tree with flattened globe-like fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp), neroli (an essential oil obtained by distilling orange flowers), palmarosa, Roman chamomile (also known as English chamomile), and sandalwood, among many others.

The ancient Egyptians were known to use essential oils extracted from cedar wood, cloves, cinnamon, myrrh, and nutmeg, among others. These extracts were used during the embalming processes.

Aromatherapy – Methods Of Use

Aromatherapy is quite stimulating and leaves a relaxing effect. It can be applied topically, ingested, as well as inhaled. Here again, different aromatherapists have varying views. Some consider only inhaling to be a pa

not leave any residue giving any oily feel.

Some of the essential oils in use today in aromatherapy are: damask rose, geranium, lavender, lemon grass, mandarin (a shrub or a small tree with flattened globe-like fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp), neroli (an essential oil obtained by distilling orange flowers), palmarosa, Roman chamomile (also known as English chamomile), and sandalwood, among many others.

The ancient Egyptians were known to use essential oils extracted from cedar wood, cloves, cinnamon, myrrh, and nutmeg, among others. These extracts were used during the embalming processes.

Aromatherapy – Methods Of Use

Aromatherapy is quite stimulating and leaves a relaxing effect. It can be applied topically, ingested, as well as inhaled. Here again, different aromatherapists have varying views. Some consider only inhaling to be a pa

gyptians were known to use essential oils extracted from cedar wood, cloves, cinnamon, myrrh, and nutmeg, among others. These extracts were used during the embalming processes.

Aromatherapy – Methods Of Use

Aromatherapy is quite stimulating and leaves a relaxing effect. It can be applied topically, ingested, as well as inhaled. Here again, different aromatherapists have varying views. Some consider only inhaling to be a part of aromatherapy, whereas there are others who are of the opinion that ingestion and topical application of the essential oils, along with inhalation are all part of aromatherapy.

These three methods of use of aromatherapy depend on what is required to be achieved. Many aromatherapists feel that: topical applications of the essential oils are useful for muscular problems, skin problems, as well as for burns; oral applications or ingestion of essential oils are useful for intestinal problems; and inhalation of the oils are beneficial for infections of the respiratory tract.

Aromatherapists believe that the essential oils in aromatherapy have both physical, as well as psychological benefits. According to the theory of inhalation in aromatherapy, the fragrances of the essential oils make you relaxed by triggering that part of your brain that controls your emotions. Topical application through the skin, directly affects the problem areas.

Aromatherapy is known to positively affect conditions like anxiety, insomnia and stress; asthma; eczema; digestive problems; headaches; menstrual problems, including those of menopause; muscular aches and pains; among many others.