Rediscovering The Ancient Art Of Aromatherapy
By: William
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Aromatherapy was used by the Romans, Ancient Egyptians, and
Ancient Chinese. Aromatherapy is the art and science of using the
scents of fragrant plants and herbs to offer physical, emotional,
and spiritual healing. Aromatherapy also includes infusions and
bathing in fragrant oils. The Biblical Queen Esther was recorded to
have bathed in various oils to soften and beautify her skin before
being presented to the King. These ancient treatments are finding
new popularity with modern-day people.
The mind is powerfully affected by scent. By stimulating the senses
with pleasant fragrance, negative emotions and feelings will be
replaced by peace and tranquility. In addition to the benefits
resulting from pleasing aromas, many essential oils have inherent
healing properties. These properties range from germicidal or
antifungal, to fever-reducing and skin healing. Aromatherapists
study various herbs and plants to become familiar with their
properties. They then blend various complimenting herbs to create
aromatherapy infusions, massage oils, and even candles.
Aromatherapy candles are used to infuse a room with fragrance. They
are a wonderful addition to either an aromatherapy massage or bath.
One may select a scent that compliments or blends with a the scent
of one's bath or massage, or if one prefers, one may opt for the
same scent.
Today, aromatherapy candles are made not simply of parrafin but out
of organic wax. If you have ever noticed black soot on your glass
candle holder after burning a candle, then you have used a candle
made of paraffin wax. As paraffin is petroleum- based, it is not
aromatherapy appropriate. One can now choose from aromatherapy
candles that are made from soy wax or Beeswax. Soy wax candles are
gaining in popularity due to the fact that soy is an organic
substance. A soy wax aromatherapy candle will have a clean burn. It
will release your selected aromatherapy essential oil into the air
without producing any soot or Petroleum-based waste. These candles
are ideal for those with allergies, asthma, and other breathing
problems. If you were using an aromatherapy bath for respiratory
problems, it would be counterproductive to burn an aromatherapy
candle that will leave pollution and residue in the same air that
you are breathing. The alternative is to use aromatherapy candles
made from 100% organic soy wax.
Aromatherapy has many benefits, and there are many different
reasons why people choose this ancient healing art form. Relaxation
and stress relief are two of the major reasons that people turn to
aromatherapy. Lavender is a popular essential oil that is often
used to bring the body into a state of well-being, peace, and
tranquility. Lavender can also be used treat anxiety and
nervousness. Lavendar can be combined with many things, such as any
citrus-based herbs or oils. This includes burning a citrus-scented
aromatherapy candle while soaking in a lavender bath. Lavender can
also be blended with clove, eucalyptus, rosewood and rosemary to
great effect.
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William Brown writes for several web sites,
on health
and wellness topics.
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