Healing with Aromatherapy

Going back to the history of aromatherapy, Egyptians are believed to be the first ones to practice aromatherapy in the form of oils extracted from the aromatic plants and flowers, and use them for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Later on the Chinese, the Greeks, and the Romans discovered more of its health benefits.

Aromatherapy deals with natural, pure, and unadulterated aromatic compounds in their vaporized or liquid form. These compounds are also called the essential oils and hydrosols, which are derivatives of 100 percent natural material, such as plants and flowers. These natural essences have been proved to exert many therapeutic and soothing effects on the body. Therefore, aromatherapy serves to provide therapeutic benefits to us with a complete natural approach to deal with any underlying problem.

Essential oils have become a part of our lives in one form or the other, and we use them knowingly or unknowingly. For example, the toothpastes that we use, the mouthwashes, perfumes, and many other personal care products are all derivatives of those essential oils. Apart from the personal care products, many of these essential oils are used in cooking also. However, as a separate branch of modern day natural medicine, Aromatherapy strictly refers to the use of essential oils and similar natural products for the purposes of healing. It is also known by the names of plant therapy or botanical therapy because of its origin and dealings with the natural products especially plants. Other natural medicine branches such as homoeopathy (or homeopathy), herbal medicine, and flower remedies are slightly different in approach when compared to aromatherapy.

Many aromatherapy recipes have proved quite useful in curing acne and other skin conditions, stress and anxiety, sinusitis and other sinus pathologies, memory improvement, hair and scalp problems, and certain digestive problems. Other uses of aromatherapy include its use in body massages for relaxation, and its use in enhancing room air and creating a fresh ambiance. More studies are being conducted to expand its use in wide range of health problems.