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What is aromatherapy and why is it essential? What are the different ways of application of oils and other essentials? What are the various kinds of tools that are required in order to have an aromatherapy? When the ailment necessary, or what are the situations which it can heal? When do you need to be cautious and take extra care during the therapy?

Aromatherapy is often defined as the art and science of using naturally extracted essences from plants or herbs to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It is used worldwide by people suffering from various conditions to heal themselves and spend tremendous amount of money for that.

There are three ways in which the therapy is applied,

• Aerial diffusion, the oils are evaporated in the air to give it a specific fragrance or maybe to disinfect it.
• Direct inhalation, the person is made to inhale the evaporating oils. It is helpful in case of respiratory disinfections and psychological benefits.
• Topical application, the direct application of oil onto the skin for massages, baths, therapeutic skin care.

The conditions that aromatherapy can heal are

• Insomnia
• Muscle pain
• Circulation problems
• Depression
• Stress
• Any many others.

The essential tools

When it comes to aromatherapy, it is very important to know your oils and ailments, choose them wisely and then mix them accordingly. Some of the needed tools are,

• Massage oils

There are massage oils available that contain herbal extracts which will help in healing.

• Body and face cream

• Salt scrub

Salt scrubs will help to deliver the herbal extracts deep into the body for effective healing.

• Aromatic room spray

It will not only help to relieve you from ailments, but also refresh your mind and body. Some aromatherapy room sprays are antibacterial, which helps to keep the atmosphere around you free from pathogens.

• Incense

Cautions to be taken

However there are situations when you need to be cautious while having an aromatherapy, some of which are listed below.

• In case of allergies
• When suffering from hay fever
• Asthmatic patients
• With certain skin conditions

And extra cautious when

• Suffering from epilepsy
• High blood pressure
• Deep Vein Thrombosis

Aromatherapy is a natural and almost risk-free cure, unless you are suffering from any of the above listed conditions. It is something that gives relief and a soothing pleasure to the mind and heals the body physically as well. I would highly recommend my readers to go for a therapy for at least once in their live, but make sure you carefully read the description of the products are going to be used and also the ingredients. If confused, get your own organic massage oils, diffusers, click here for more details. Happy Healing!