by Thresia Paulose

Created on: November 10, 2009

Using essential oils to improve psychological and physical well-being the benefits of aromatherapy are limitless. From birth to death aromatherapy is intertwined in all our lives. Essence extracted from plants, shrubs and trees are used for therapeutic purposes in aromatherapy. Throughout history these scented woods, shrubs and plants have been used by all civilizations not only in therapeutic purposes but also in communicating with gods, exorcising demons and in performing religious rituals.

From Ancient to Modern- A Therapy of All

The origin of aromatherapy is still unknown. But it has been in use of all civilizations. Today it is being used in new dimensions. It can well be named as the therapy of the 21st century. The pharmaceutical laboratories of today are looking for new molecules facing the growing medicinal needs. Aromatherapy, a natural medicine, which has at its disposal a pool of about 2000 molecules formed of several hundred essential oils with explained chemical effects, can definitely come forward as an alternative solution for all the challenging medial problems of the modern world.

Twelve Important Benefits of Aromatherapy

1) Refreshing and relaxing

Stress and tension are the killing diseases of modern fast life. Aromatherapy primarily can help in all stressful, strenuous and tense conditions where relaxation and a soothing of the mind are absolutely essential.

2) Great pain reliever

Massage with aromatic essential oils is very effective in pain relief. It helps greatly to stimulate skin functions, improve muscle tone, and relieve aches and pains in our muscles and joints. It can help combat ailments and everyday stresses and strains that torture both mind and body.

3) An unfailing boon for migraine

Aromatic essential oils such as lavender and chamomile can help in the relief of migraines and headaches. Eucalyptus oil acts as a vaporizer and helps ease head congestion and also clears the sinuses.

4) Boosts energy and good mood

Aromatic oils, besides relaxing body and mind, assist in boosting body energies and in improving a person's moods. They can remove the lethargy and impart a spurt of energy to involve in activities briskly in good mood.

5) Promotes digestion

The delicious smells can enhance taste and improve the digestive system and diuretic properties.

6) Promises good sleep

Insomnia has become the curse of the modern fast life. Most of us today crave for a good sleep. Aromatherapy assures good and peaceful sleep.

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