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Aromatherapy: The Ultimate Power of
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Marilyn Johnson Kondwani, MA |
Aromatherapy
is the ultimate celebration of the feminine power
of the flower. Visualize the last time you inhaled
the scent of a rich, vibrant rose in full bloom
or visited a flower garden. There is nothing quite
so alluring as a flower in full bloom. It is no
wonder that a beautiful woman in full bloom
is often compared to the wide variety of shades,
colors, and varieties of flowers. Their beauty
is exhilarating and eternal. Both are bestowed
with the feminine beauty and power to give regenerate
themselves and sustain all forms of life. Take
a moment to relax and enjoy as memories of the
beautifully fragrant perfume from your mother
and grandmother wrap your spirit, and emotions
with joy and contentment.
The subtle yet powerful benefits of Aromatherapy
are 100 percent natural without side effects
of chemicals and drugs. The best part is that
Aromatherapy can be easily and effortlessly experienced,
simply by breathing through the nose on your face.
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using pure
essential oils from plants and flowers to improve
the quality of life. Like the unending aura of
a mother’s love, smell affects every aspect
of our lives. Many of the old sayings such as:
"something smells like a rat, it smells fishy
to me, or they came out smelling like a rose,"
illustrates the subtle yet profound influence
scents have on our health, emotions, and well
being.
Because smell is so dependable it is undoubtedly
the most overlooked, underrated, yet arguably
the most efficient of all of our senses. The nose
is the only direct passageway to the brain. Everything
we smell is immediately processed through the
limbic system, the oldest part of the brain.
The limbic system governs memory, along with the
parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system.
These systems, more commonly known as the fight
or flight response, are triggered, in both humans
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whenever there is a perceived or real threat of danger.
This explains why the familiar aroma of flowers and
food trigger positive memories and emotions, while
the clove smell of the dentist office often trips
feelings of fear and alarm.Steam distillation, cold
pressing, or various other forms of extraction are
used to obtain the pure essential oils used in Aromatherapy.
Essential oils are extracted from the leaves, bark,
roots or petals of flowers, plants, or trees. Essential
oils are like human hormones in that they contain
the essence or life force of the plants and flowers.
Extremely potent, and versatile, just a few drops
of an essential oil such as Lavender, with it's fresh
floral aroma of eternal spring will help fight infections,
soothe burned or chapped skin, and calm the environment
at home or in the office.
Aromatherapy
has been in use for thousands of years throughout
Indian, China, Africa, and other parts of the world.
The ancient Egyptians treasured rose, chamomile,
hyssop, basil, and other aromatic substances for
everything from their ability to ease the pain of
childbirth to their properties of preserving mummies
for life everlasting. Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood,
and Spikenard to name but a few, have been referenced
in scriptures for their effectiveness as wound healers
while creating an atmosphere conducive to prayer or
meditation.
How
Does Aromatherapy Work?
With
the advent of synthetic drugs in the early 19th century,
the precious healing powers of plants and flowers
had been pushed into the shadows. Fortunately, the
demand for natural health and beauty treatments has
been reborn. Aromatherapy can be very effective in
preventing disease and when used for health and beauty,
however, it is not a substitute for the care and advice
of your physician.
Modern day research has shown that essential oils
used in Aromatherapy act on the adrenals, ovaries,
and the thyroid.
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They energize,
pacify, detoxify, and facilitate the digestive process.
The oils' anti viral and bactericidal, properties are effective
for treating infection, interacting with various branches
of the nervous system, modifying immune response, and harmonizing
moods and emotions.
Noted
neurologist Dr. Alan A Hirsch, M.D., director of
Chicago's Smell and Taste Treatment Research Foundation,
reports that sniffing apple, banana, and peppermint scents
actually trick the brain into thinking you've already eaten.
As a result, a group of 3,000 overweight middle aged women
lost on the average of 30 pounds each over a six months
period.
It is
easy, safe, and inexpensive to use essential oils. They
work well alone and even better in blends due to their synergistic
effect. The proper essential oils and carrier oils are determined
by the purpose of the blend and what is currently available.
At any
rate, purity and freshness should be of the highest concern.
Beware of synthetic duplicates. They are often difficult
to detect. For best results. purchase Aromatherapy products
from a trained Aromatherapist, natural food and product
retailer, or other reputable source.
How
can I use Aromatherapy?
Essential
oils are extremely concentrated and with the exception of
lavender and in some cases tea tree oil must be diluted
prior to use. Aromatherapy blends are usually prepared by
adding a few drops of one, two, or three oils to a few tablespoons
of a carrier oil like vegetable, nut, or some type organic
seed oil. The most common ways to use essential oils include
soaking in a bath to which a few drops of a specific essential
oil or blend has been added. Inhalations with a room diffuser,
aroma jewelry, or simply a few drops on a handkerchief are
other effective ways to enjoy Aromatherapy.
For
best results have a consultation and massage from a trained
therapist, however, a caring friend or spouse will do just
fine for starters. Unless administered by a trained Aromatherapist
or other professional, essential oils should not be taken
internally. It is well worth the time and effort to sniff
out the benefits from nature's gifts of plants and flowers,
because the nose knows Aromatherapy makes good scents.
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