AROMATHERAPY
August 13, 2008
Aromatherapy is a form of therapy that derives remedies from essential oils also called aromatic oils produced by the plants. These fragrant oils are extracted from plants mainly through steam distillation e.g. eucalyptus oil, grapefruit oil etc. The therapy has an alleviating effect on the body and mind of a person. So the therapy can be used for treatment or prevention of disease by use of essential oils.
There are two basic methodologies employed in the therapy. One is the effect of aroma on the brain or the psychological effect through the olfactory system. The other way implied is the direct pharmacological effects of the aromatic oils. The aromatherapy is not only restricted to the use of essential oils but sometimes it is combined with other medical practices and spiritual beliefs for the cure of the ailment.
Essential oils can also be extracted from flowers or plant tissues through solvent or extraction e.g. Rose absolute. So these also form a part of Aromatherapy. These essential oils and other aromatic compounds extracted from plants and used for different purposes.
There are variety of Essential oils extracted and undergo distillation to produce various herbal products. Essential oils are loaded with monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, and many other volatile substances like, non-terpene hydrocarbons, organic sulfides, esters, aromatic compounds etc. The aromatic compounds are generally used in the massage products, medicine etc.
The aromatherapy may be applied or used for aerial dispersion for environmental aroma or aerial disinfection. It is sometimes used as an inhalation for respiratory disinfection and decongestion. These aromatic oils also have psychological effects. One of the major uses is topical application for general massage, baths, compresses, therapeutic skin care
It is the safest and effective medicine which can be applied on oral, rectal and vaginal interfaces for various infections, congestion, parasitic infections, perfumery, balms and ointments.
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