complementary medicine

Aromatherapy makes use of the essential oils from the plants and other aromatic compounds to help soothe the human mind and cure certain illness. You can do it at home with the help of essential oils
perfume and cosmetics. When it becomes a part of pharmacology
it is known as clinical aromatherapy.

Aromachology studies the effects of different aromas on human behavior. Certain aromas are believed to have relaxing effect on our mind and body. Aromatherapy includes not only the use of essential oils
but also absolutes
hydrosols
infusion
phytoncides
and carrier oils. The absolutes are oils extracted by superficial fluid extraction
like the rose absolute. Hydrosols
like the rose water
are aqueous by-products after distillation. Infusions are the aqueous solutions of plant material. Phytoncides are the natural volatile organic compounds extracted from plants. Sweet almond oil is an example of carrier oil
used to dilute essential oils.

Aromatherapy can be done through inhalation. By taking baths
massages and compresses
the essential oils can be absorbed by the skin. Through oral rinses and gargles
they can be absorbed through the mucous membranes. Ingestion is another method of aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy causes various therapeutic effects like the antiseptic effects
anesthetic effects
and psychological effects. Aromatherapy has its effects on the central nervous system and the metabolism. For home aromatherapy
you can blend neroli
eucalyptus
lavender
rosemary
nutmeg
and peppermints in the base oils and add a few drops of basil in that mixture. For bathing purposes
you can add oils like lavender
and rose to the water. Aromatherapy can heal depression
insomnia
acne
joint pains
stress
cough
and other types of diseases. For the skin
aromatherapy best solves acne and dry skin problems.

Aromatherapy helps to enhance the skin and makes it glow. It gives a pedicure and manicure effect
and prevents skin wrinkles. The common essential oils used for aromatherapy are sweet almond
avocado
cocoa butter
grape seed
jojoba
olive
peanut
rose hip
sesame
sunflower and more. Make sure not to use ajowan
almond
arnica
calamus
garlic
melilotus
onion
mustard
wormseed
and wormwood
without proper supervision from the aromatherapy practitioner.