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Benefits of aromatherapy
- 2. When we speak of alternative medicine, aromatherapy is one of those which is widely used. Using scented oils and extracts is a widely used way of curing certain illnesses. A lot of people believe that it can ease their symptoms. But more than just being medicinal, it carries with it a lot of other benefits. This is why health practitioners recommend the use of these aromatic oils. It’s not only good for your health but for your overall well-being. The practice can be traced back to old civilizations. Among the first known practitioners were the Chinese. But Greek and other Mediterranean cultures have also recorded early uses of these aromatic oils. The use of these oils also extended to religious practices and cultural rituals. Nowadays, these oils are used for so many things. Here are some great benefits of aromatherapy: • Medicinal - Its original purpose of medication still remains up to this day. A lot of these oils have medicinal purposes. Some have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can be helpful when inhaled or even when they are applied to infected surfaces. Menthol oils can also be inhaled to relieve cold symptoms. • Calming - A lot of aromatic fragrances can help calm you down. • Stress relieving - Stress can easily be driven away by these aromatic oils. The nerves are being calmed thus allowing you to think clearly and in a relaxed manner. • Sleep inducing - Those who suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders can benefit a lot from aromatic oils. The relaxed feeling from these scents will help calm you and put you to sleep during stressful and restless times. • Healing - Aromatic oils are not just medicinal but also pain relieving. As a relaxant, it can help soothe body aches and joint pains.
- 3. • Boosting the immune system - The best immune system booster is to get rid of stress and have enough sleep. This helps prevent you from getting sick too often. • Modifying behavior-A lot of people find it hard to handle their moods at times. But studies have shown that those who use essential oils become less irritable and have better moods. This is useful especially for those who have hormonal imbalances or even mood disorders.