Stress truly is a killer. When you experience stress continuously, this negative mental condition can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems, psychological issues and even personality disorders. One way to alleviate stress in your life is through the application of aromatherapy. Certain aromas have been proven to actually alter your brain chemistry. This can…
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Uses for Lemongrass Essential Oil
As an effective aromatherapy essential oil, lemon grass is pretty darned versatile. Here are just some of the many uses for lemongrass essential oil. It treats literally dozens of different mental, emotional, spiritual and physical conditions. Need to get rid of some pesky fleas? Add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil to your dog’s…
How Aromatherapy Benefits Your Nervous System
Some essential oils, through either massage or aroma, quickly treat the nervous system. Since the nervous system closely links the mind and body, the oils that influence your nerves have multiple benefits. Clary sage, lavender, melissa, chamomile, juniper, marjoram and rosemary all have calming, sedative, analgesic and/or antiseptic properties. They calm the nerves that trigger…
History of Aromatherapy
The practice of using plants for their healing and other properties has existed for centuries. In fact, the use of frankincense, cedar wood, juniper berry and myrrh for mummification goes back more than 5,000 years. As early as 3,500 BC, the ancient Egyptians used those herbs to preserve royalty in a quest for immortality. Those…
Using Essential Oils in Aromatherapy
What Exactly Is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils, plant materials, and other natural oils and substances for their aromatic properties. Aromas can heal, and that is the purpose of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy can also be used to describe the application of aromatic oils and rubs directly to the skin to alleviate pain….