Aromatherapy uses Essential oils, from the essence of a plant - be it from leaves, flowers, roots, resin, bark or the fruit.
Why Aromatherapy?
ü Aromatherapy is an holistic form of herbal medicine – addressing all levels simultaneously, enhancing physical and emotional well-being.
ü Blend is taylor-made for YOU
ü Skin is your largest organ – therefore the maximum amount of oils
can be administered
ü Effluerage massage is used - promoting total relaxation
ü Consultation pinpoints appropriate oils more accurately
ü Addresses a wide range of issues – ie stress; anxiety; mind chatter; menstrual problems; insomnia; skin irritations; pain; colds/coughs; loss of “ummpphh”
ü Best results for chronic conditions require a treatment plan not just a one-off
ü Aromatherapy can also involve making ointments, lotions, sprays, blends, inhalations, vapourisers or applying hot/cold compresses.
Aromatherapy Outline and its Benefits:
What Happens to the Aroma:
It is inhaled and transmuted into a nerve message, analysed by two of the brain's memory centres and then relayed to the relevant part of the brain depending on the nature of the oils. Ie “Euphoric” odours (Grapefruit) tend to stimulate the Thalamus to secrete neurochemicals to make us feel uplifted.
The most common way of applying the oils is through massage, as the skin is the largest organ. The oils are left on for a min of four hours to reach their full potential. We noticed in Clinicals effects were experienced even 3 days after the treatment.
Generally, a blend of 3-4 oils is prepared in relation to a person's state at that time. The oils work holistically on all levels – spiritual, physical, emotional, mental. Really coming into their own for emotional or psychological issues. A treatment plan (say of six sessions) can address ongoing or chronic conditions – ie stress, anxiety, digestive issues, recurring colds, insomnia.
Aromatherapy is derived from the French word “aromatherapie” coined by Gattefosse, a French Chemist, in 1930s. He developed aromatherapy as a medically based therapy utilizing Essential Oils (EOs). The properties of EOs were proven and researched and could be seen as equal to conventional drug of the time.
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