The term “aromatherapy” gets a laugh from many people, and of course many physicians. They hear the word and think “nice smelly things that make me feel good — right”. What they don’t know is that for many years, scientists around the globe have been at work researching the medical effects of essential oils. Interestingly, it is the “aroma” part of aromatherapy that’s somewhat lacking in data. There’s a few studies showing stress reduction in animals, but really very little noting that “aroma” therapy works in humans — and just as importantly, how it works (medical science needs a mechanism before it considers a therapy valid in most cases). As a result, the medical establishment has a hard time accepting the use of essential oils for really any therapeutic application. . . . → Read More: The Science of Aromatherapy’s Stress Reducing Effects
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It could be said that the use of incense for religious ritual is as old as religion itself. In most cases that may be the truth, but the first recorded use of incense in ritual was by the Egyptians. What we do know is burned incense is meant as a sacrificial offering to a particular key figure within the religion, or as an tool of meditation and prayer. Here we will take a brief look at some the faiths in the world that use incense and why. . . . → Read More: Incense in Religious and Rituals Around the Globe It’s that time of year and biting bugs might be invading your life. While there are many over the counter insect repellents, they often contain DEET, or diethyl-m-toluamide, which has questionable health effects, especially for children. Alternatively, nature provides safe and effective aromatics which you can easily blend at home. Here’s a look at these essential oils and how to use them. The following recipes and directions will help you make your own “bug sprays”. . . . → Read More: Nature’s Most Potent Mosquito Repellent The Lavender essential oil is found only in the bud part of the flower. A member of the mint family, the plant originated from Asia, crossing Western Iran, Arabia and India to settle in the West. It flourishes in dry, well-drained soil and enjoys plenty of sunlight. There are 39 different varieties. . . . → Read More: Lavender Essential Oil And Its Well “Being” Those volatile compounds derived from plants are called essential oils. Apart from offering plants with those lovely aromas, these liquids have positive health benefits on your body. Whether they are inhaled, applied to the skin, or maybe used in massage , the oils deliver a range of benefits. The approximately three hundred aromatherapy oils in use today have nearly as many healing and treatment actions. . . . → Read More: The Diverse Healing Properties Of Essential Oils There are many natural cosmetics on the market today, but few have as profound an impact as simple rosehip seed oil. The most highly regarded rosehip seed oil is from wild or certified organic plants grown in mountainous areas of Chile and Argentina. The oil has long been recognized as a source of vitamin C that can be absorbed by the skin, and has many other necessary components for skin health. Its array of essential fats and vitamins makes it unique in the world of natural skin care. . . . → Read More: The Many Benefits Of Rosehip Oil If you are interested in the fascinating world of aromatherapy you may be interested to know how essential oils and absolutes are made. The process is quite different, yet the outcome produces a similar liquid aromatic result. Both essential oils and absolutes are used in aromatherapy, though some practitioners reserve absolutes for natural perfumery because of their production method. . . . → Read More: What Differentiates Essential Oils And Absolutes? |
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