Like herbalism, aromatherapy draws on the natural healing powers of the plant world, but instead of using the whole plant or part of the plant, it employs only the essential oils, which are in the leaf, flower, root or wood of the plant. These essential oils are very concentrated for example it takes the petal from about 30 specilally cultivated roses to produce one drop of rose essential oil, and several kilos to produce a small bottle of lavender oil.
Aromatherapy is also ideal for self help since it is both effective and enjoyable to use. Bathing, receiving a massage or inhaling the essential oils can help boost the immune system and improve health and well being generally. In addition when used correctly,by a professional Aromatherapy practitioner essential oils have no adverse side effects.
Aromatherapy treatments can benefit the following conditions:
- Stressful living
- Neck and back complaints
- Depression
- Skin complaints
- Poor circulation
- Arthritis
- Insomnia
- Asthma
- Ear Problems
- Migraine
- Lowered immune system
- Irritable Bowel syndrome
- PMT
- Sports injuries
…and many more.
