Aromatherapy is the use of oils in the prevention or cure of ailments. It is a holistic and natural way of curing a disease. It helps in improving physical as well as psychological health.

There are 90 essential oils which are normally plant extracts. In addition you also have vegetable oils, liquid wax, sea salts, milk powders and clays that are used. Artificial oils are not given importance in aromatherapy as they are an made and the entire point of aromatherapy is healing from natural sources. Perfumes stimulate the senses however they are a mixture with man made substances.

Aromatherapy heals the mind and body. There are different oils for different ailments. There are two ways in which aromatherapy is used; through physical contact like massages and through non physical methods like diffusing of oils into the environment.

Essential oils when inhaled cure the mind as well as the body. As the aromas are inhaled by the lungs they cure the physical state at the same time the brain waves are stimulated. When oils are used through physical contact like massages they enter the blood stream and cure the physical ailments. Beware that the oils are used in their diluted form when used during massages as their concentrate form is very strong and tends to harm the skin.

Benefits of the essential oils

As we already learnt oils take care of the physical ailments. They help to reduce stress. If used in the laundry they refresh your senses all day long. Some essential oils re used as insect repellents while others are used as household cleaners. Several oils are used to get rid of mosquitoes and are a must-have on your camping list.

Beware of the products that you buy. There are some imposters available over the counter that tend to cause more harm or some have no benefits at all and tend to be a waste. If an oil does not state its name, break up and its curative powers then it is an imposter and you must stay clear of it.