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Aromatherapy
Virtually every civilization in
history used aromatics for religious, medicinal and cosmetic purposes.
Many, like the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, incorporated scented
botanical oils for their therapeutic and healing effect in addition to cosmetic
purposes. Ancient Chinese and
Ayurvedic societies incorporated aromatic plants into their pharmacopoeia of
medicinal plants for healing. Today,
essential oils are primarily used externally, however in Europe some doctors
administer the oils internally to treat specific conditions and ailments.
France is at the forefront of aromatic medicine.
In the U.S., environmental “fragrancing” and topical applications
absorbed through the skin are the most common uses.
Aromatic oils, also known as essential
oils, are derived naturally from botanicals.
These essences work primarily through the sense of smell – through the
olfactory nerves and receptors located at the top of the nose.
The effect is very quick. The
message is carried into the brain directly.
This impulse affects the entire nervous and endocrine system. From a
holistic point of view, the oils should not contain synthetics, but be derived
solely from botanicals As for choice, one should do a lot of
‘sniffing” to discern which oils attract you the most. The ones that make
you feel good are the ones you should use. Those are the ones that can be used
on a daily basis. And, as your mood
changes, so will your use of essential oils. Though the general public can use
aromatics safely, responsible use is important. These oils are very powerful,
very concentrated, and in the wrong hands they could be problematic. One should
always seek out a properly trained and qualified Aromatherapy Consultant.
Aromatic botanical essences have a
complex chemistry and hence, offer a wide spectrum of simultaneous therapeutic
properties, i.e., antiviral, antispasmodic, toning, analgesic, sedative,
diuretic, to name just a few. In addition, their small molecular
size enables them to penetrate the skin and reach the capillaries.
Once in the blood stream, they circulate throughout the body and are
transported to the areas where they are needed. Essences have such power through the
olfactory system that dark and heavy feelings of depression, anxiety, fear,
frustration and rejuvenation can be quickly liberated from the mind and replaced
with a lighter, uplifted and tranquil state.
Generally those scents that are perceived as being the most pleasing are
the ones that induce feelings of serenity, joy and well-being.
Further, essential oils can help open and deepen breathing as they have
an affinity for the respiratory system.
Never settle for anything less than a
properly trained and qualified Aromatherapy Consultant. Essential Oils are
delightful, but powerful substances, and should be held in respect and used with
caution and knowledge. About the Author Mercedes Hnizdo, S.P. CLIN DIP A, MISPA, ICMT, Clinical Aromatherapist
and Co-Owner of Aromatherapy Unlimited®,
and Director of the Institute
of Aromatherapy® in Denville, New Jersey, USA.
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Aromatherapy, a relatively new term
for a practice that has its roots in ancient times, is much more than the
dictionary definition – ‘aromatic oils extracted from herbs, flowers and
fruit.’
The aromatic gum resins were used in
ancient rituals to help achieve an elevated or meditative state of mind, and
they do the same to this day.
Awareness about aromatherapy is
growing by leaps and bounds and studies of therapeutic properties of essential
oils – external and internal uses - are being conducted worldwide.
The efficacy of aromatherapy is cited
in the treatment of various ailments, such as: stress, headaches, pain
reduction, sleeplessness, anxiety, insomnia, depression, irritability, skin
problems; relief of rheumatism symptoms, premenstrual tension, poor circulation,
and much more.
