Aromatherapy is directly linked to the sense of smell since it is responsible for perceiving smells, through sensory olfactory cells, which convert smells into small chemical signals that are identified by our brain, thus causing a state of relaxation in our body.
Essential oils are extracted directly from plants, shrubs, flowers, herbs, spices, and seeds. These are formed by vaporizing the plant, shell or seed and then cooling it to make it liquid.
It is important to take into account the following aspects:
- What type of oil is used and its method of diffusion since some oils are not suitable for the skin and can cause burns and irritations.
- They should not be ingested
- They should be diluted in conductive oils or water
- The dosage depends on the sensitivity of the person to achieve the desired effect
- Citrus oils produce photosensitivity in the skin
- Should not come into contact with eyes
- Its use should be moderate with pregnant women and children
EFFECTS OF AROMATHERAPY:
Aromatherapy can have natural analgesic effects:
-RELAXING: Among the most relaxing aromas we find amaro, cypress, carnation, cedar, mandarin, chamomile, rose and sandalwood.
-STIMULANTS: We find for stimulating effect cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, eucalyptus, fennel, ginger, mint, orange, pine.
-ANTIDEPRESSANTS: For antidepressant effects we have basil, bergamot, geranium, jasmine, ylang ylang, grapefruit, and sandalwood.
-MIND STIMULANTS: We can use cilantro, pine, rosemary, basil.
-APHRODISIACS: Among the most common aphrodisiac oils we find angelica, coriander, galbanum, neroli, patchouli, vetiver.
MEDICINAL EFFECTS OF AROMATHERAPY:
Basil oil: To improve headaches and breathing problems.
Lavender oil: Used as a fabric restorative and antipyretic.
Rose oil: It is used to improve menstrual problems.
Jasmine oil: It has toning and kink-fixing properties.
Tea tree oil: It is known for its antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, healing and analgesic properties.
Bergamot oil: Its most relevant properties are that it calms anxiety and the feeling of fear.
Rosemary oil: It is used in aesthetic treatments as it stimulates hair growth and has properties that help with muscle pain.
Sandalwood oil: It is used for meditation and for moisturizing effects on dry skin.
