Aromatherapy, benefits. The ten best known benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils.
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THEaromatherapy is a form of natural treatment based on essential oils useful for solving both physical and psychological problems and ailments. Alongside essential oils, other natural elements are used that serve as carriers for the substances present in the essences, such as sale e vegetable oils.
spread essential oils in the environment there are specific tools suitable for both home and office. Aromatherapy guarantees positive effects against the symptoms of PMS, stress, flu and more. Let's discover together ten of the best known benefits of him.
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1) Cough and cold
Aromatherapy is particularly effective in treating coughs and colds. There are numerous herbal sprays to clear the nose, calm coughs or relieve sore throats formulated with essential oils. The simplest use of aromatherapy for cough or cold is fumigations with boiling water and eucalyptus or thyme essential oil.
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2) Stress
Aromatherapy reduces stress. This is the best known health benefit for this natural therapy. Undergoing an aromatherapy treatment relieves the symptoms of stress. Some essential oils, such asbasil essential oil, are known for their stress-relieving and antidepressant effect. The essential oils with the calming power par excellence are extracted from the flowers of lavender essence and chamomile.
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3) Behavior
The essential oils used in aromatherapy influence our behavior. The essential oil of sandalwood it can lead to calming the mind and nerves, leading us to carry out our actions with greater tranquility. Other essential oils can instead give us new energy and lead us to act more promptly, like the essential oil of thyme or lemon.
4) Sleep
Aromatherapy is effective againstinsomnia and helps improve sleep quality. The most evident effects in this regard have been associated withlavender essential oil e to the simple aroma of this flower. A useful tip in this regard is to spray on the pillow before going to sleep some natural lavender flower water, also known as lavender hydrosol.
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5) Childbirth
La postpartum depression it is a disorder that affects more and more women after pregnancy and that should not be underestimated. An ally to use against postpartum depression, according to one scientific study conducted on 365 women, it involves the use of lavender essential oil to perform massages in the perineum area. In addition, essential oils are used to attenuate the birth pains and labor. The British experts suggest the practice of an aromatic massage based on essential oils of bergamot, sage, jasmine, lavender, mint, frankincense and grapefruit.
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6) Influenza
Flu symptoms can be alleviated with aromatherapy. If the airways are congested, it is possible to resort toessential oil of eucalyptus or thyme to be massaged on the chest in small quantities, to favor the elimination of phlegm and germs that may be the cause of the discomfort.
7) Gender
Aromatherapy improves male sexual response. Some aromatic essences have been considered suitable for awakening sexual stimuli and improving the circulation in the area of the male genital organs. Lavender, licorice, vanilla and spices,.
8) Memory
The aroma of rosemary can improve memory. Experts have verified the positive effects ofessential oil of rosemary on our ability to remember and to complete the activities planned for certain moments in the future. Rosemary essential oil has been found to be useful for improving cognitive function in adults.
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9) Work
Often in the workplace there is excessive nervousness and agitation reigns. Over time this can lead to situations of discomfort which can include both physical and psychological disorders. To ease the tension in the office, and to purify the air of the work environment, it is possible to diffuse one mixture consisting of essential oil of lavender essence and grapefruit in equal parts (4-6 drops each).
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10) Premenstrual Syndrome
PMS can seize women a few days after the arrival of the cycle, causing physical problems e mood swings. Pain, tension, and swelling can be accompanied by sadness, irritability, and mild depression. A valuable help it can come from aromatherapy. Essential oils can be diffused in the environment or used for massages. L'Institute of Natural Medicine suggests employing rose essential oil and clary sage against weeping and depression, e bergamot essential oil and geranium against irritability and tension.
Marta Albè
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