Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy, incorporating the use of aromatic plant oils, is a powerful practice to evoke both physiological and emotional transformations.
Overview
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. Some say that aromatherapy can help with a variety of health issues, including:
Stress and anxiety: Some essential oils, like chamomile, lavender, orange, and ylang-ylang, can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Sleep: Lavender oil can help improve sleep quality.
Pain: Aromatherapy can help relieve pain, including headaches, migraines, and joint pain.
Nausea: Ginger and peppermint oil can help reduce nausea.
Digestion: Aromatherapy can help improve digestion.
Immunity: Aromatherapy can help boost immunity.
Exercise performance: Peppermint oil can help boost exercise performance.
Cognitive function: One study found that aromatherapy can improve cognitive and neural functioning in older adults.
Essential Oils
Some and their potential benefits include:
Chamomile: Reduces stressClary sage: Promotes relaxationEucalyptus: Clears sinusesGinger: Reduces nauseaLavender: Improves sleepLemon: Increases happiness and improves concentrationPeppermint: Boosts alertness and reduces headachesRosemary: Increases focusSweet orange: Reduces anxietyYlang-ylang: Decreases stress