Aromatherapy: Uses, benefits, oils, and risks

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Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is a term used to describe a variety of conventional, alternative, and healing therapies that make use of essential oils and other chemicals like aromatic plants.

Essential oils are traditionally used for enhancing physical and mental well-being for thousands of years now. Aromatherapy is also defined as the usage of aromatic compounds or essential oils for holistic healing through therapies.

Essential oil is a substance derived from raw materials like vegetables through the process of distillation using steam or water. Dry distillation or machines are also used for extracting essential oils from fruits rich in citrus acids.

Essential oils are found to have antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and nematocidal properties. Aromatherapy can be applied in a variety of ways which include inhalation, massage, and topical application.

Despite being a natural product, essential oils also have some chemicals in them that can turn out to be dangerous if not used correctly. Hence, we have prepared this guide on Aromatherapy: uses, benefits, oils, and risks, to provide you with all the necessary information related to aromatherapy.

Using aromatherapy 

The two most common methods of using aromatherapy are topical application and inhalation.

Topical applications include massaging oils, bathing, and other skin products as well through which the essential oils are absorbed in the skin. Massaging the skin with essential oils helps in better blood circulation.

However, essential oils are never directly applied directly to the skin. They are first diluted with a carrier oil and then used.

To inhale the essential oils, they are diffused in the air with the help of a diffuser or they can be taken in as a steam bath.

Aromatherapies are found to be helpful in decongestion, disinfection, or respiratory system and provide psychological benefits with the pleasant fragrance as well. Let’s know more about the benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils.

Benefits of aromatherapy 

Aromatherapies are found to be beneficial in a variety of conditions which include:

  • Anxiety
  • Body aches
  • Insomnia
  • Muscular pain
  • Depression
  • Circulatory problems

Digestive problems, menstrual problems, and several other problems can also be managed with aromatherapy if used after the recommendation of professionals.

Different types of essential oils can benefit users in different ways. Let’s know about the different types of essential oils used in aromatherapies.

Oils 

Some of the popularly used essential oils are as follows:

  • Basil
  • Eucalyptus
  • Jasmine
  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
  • Tea tree
  • Sandalwood
  • Clove
  • Chamomile

While essential oils have amazing benefits, they can be risky if used without the proper guidance of experts. Let’s know more about the risks of essential oils.

Risks

Different essential oils have different chemical compounds in them which can benefit the user in different ways. Therapists can suggest you the right type of essential oil for your aromatherapy and the right method to use it as well.

Use the high-quality essential oils and hire the best massage therapists for your aromatherapy and enjoy amazing physical and mental benefits.

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