What is aromaterapy and oils aromatherapy?

A form of alternative medicine based on the use of very concentrated essential oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported healing properties, for psychological and physical well-being.

In aromatherapy these potent oils are mixed with a carrier (usually soybean or almond oil) or the oils are diluted with alcohol or water and rubbed on the skin, sprayed in the air, inhaled or applied as a compress. They should never be consumed.

Practitioners of aromatherapy believe that the aroma of these essential oils directly stimulates the brain or that the oils are absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, where they can affect the whole body and promote healing. If not done correctly and safely, however, the use of essential oils can also have severe consequences.

Some scents like lavender do have real effects that promote a sense of well-being. Since essential oils are so powerful and concentrated, they should never be applied to the skin in their undiluted form. Aromatherapy has been claimed to boost immunity fight bacteria, cure herpes and shingles, relieve arthritis, heal wounds, improve memory, lift depression, improve the circulation, etc.

Aromatherapy massage is both physically and emotionally beneficial to the body. It is a beautiful way to express caring and help relieve the stress of a loved one. But it should be applied from qualified massage practitioner.

Adnan Tahir is an expert in systems of energy healing and enlightenment, he is a master teacher in Traditional and Tibetan Reiki, Karuna Ki, as well as in Shamballa MDH, Seichim-Sekhem-Reiki and Arolo-Tifar. Mr. Tahir is also a metaphysical hypnotherapist, and has invented his own techniques for...

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