Aromatherapy is the science of using fragrant
essential oils from trees and plants, natural herbs to enhance a person’s
health and his beauty. The field of aromatherapy is becoming famous because
people are looking for a better solution to new days emerging diseases as an
alternate to existing system of medicine in allopathic, ayurvedic etc. It is
science and art of using herbs and essential oils from trees and plants to make
use of their medicinal value. Aromatherapy is a practical, safe and inexpensive
means of better health. In this method by which essential oils taken from
natural aromatic plants, and herbs is taken in crushed form used to enhance the
health of a person and also for the emotional well being of person.
Where the concept did came from?
Early Egyptians used this herbs and essential
oils to purify their body for life after death in pharaohs. French Chemist Rene
Maurice is credited with the origin of the term Aromatherapy. The story of the
term Aromatherapy begins with him. It was accidentally this term came into
existence. The story of the beginning of this term Aromatherapy is explained in
following lines below:
While in the year 1920 he was working in his
lab he burned his hand and then to get relief from this severe pain he plunged
his arm in lavender essential oil that was the only cold substance around him
at that time. This action healed his hand rapidly and here it gave birth to a
new science. This French chemist devoted his remaining life in exploring the
healing power of natural essential oils and medicinal values of herbs.
What are applications of Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is widely used in treatment. It
is an accepted system of treatment in many countries. Some of applications of
aromatherapy are as:
It can give immediate relief from severe pain
as soon as the wounded or burned portion of a person body is brought in contact
of cold of herbs and essential oils. Products like lavender are used to treat
burn victims while scents are used to recover a person from anxiety and
depression.
Essential Oils are high concentrated extracts
of plants which are hundred times powerful than the plant itself and can be
very efficiently used in treatment. Many types of essential oils are used for
their smell only. Example: The scent from plant Eucalyptus is used to
provide relief from problems like chest congestion.
Many essential oils are used for their anti-fungal,
anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory property. Tea tree oil is used to recover
from ringworm and fungal infections etc.
