Do You Believe in Aromatherapy?
Stress. One way said to help beat stress is by using Aromatherapy to help combat it. But I am not sure if I buy into it. I mean, I love to light candles, they just look relaxing. And I love the way a certain scent can take over a room. But is it really doing something to my mind?
The definition of Aromatherapy from Wikipedia:
Aromatherapy is the treatment or prevention of disease by use of essential oils. Two basic mechanisms are offered to explain the purported effects. One is the influence of aroma on the brain, especially the limbic system through the olfactory system. The other is the direct pharmacological effects of the essential oils[1]. While precise knowledge of the synergy between the body and aromatic oils is often claimed by aromatherapists, the efficacy of aromatherapy remains to be proven. However, some preliminary clinical studies show positive effects. [2] [3]
Do you believe in Aromatherapy?
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4 opinions for Do You Believe in Aromatherapy?
SageRave
Nov 15, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I believe that aroma can change our moods, but that can be accomplished without the use of expensive essential oils.
I think that there may be instances where an essential oil has a particular chemical or creates a chemical reaction once in contact with the skin, but that’s a far cry from simply sniffing the oil for it’s scent.
My internal jury is out on whether many claims regarding curative properties are reasonable. I love using essential oils in my hand made toiletries and believe that the folklore behind many of the herbs can be supported, but not to the extremes that we see currently in the rush for everyone who wants to make a buck to claim they have discovered a “new cure” and then attributing it to aromatherapy.
Teri
Nov 15, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Very well put Sage Rave.
Goji Juice Grace!
Nov 15, 2007 at 10:46 pm
I don’t necessarily believe that aromatherapy can prevent diseases, but I do buy that it can definitely help to relax us and change our moods. - I’ve always heard that memories can be triggered by scents, so I bet you could try some interesting experiments there!
Lyon
Nov 19, 2007 at 3:16 pm
I believe in Aromatherapy because it really works. I love Lavender ,its so soothing and relaxing. If you are suffering from Insomnia try using this oil it will put you to sleep easily. If you need energizing oils go for Lime, Orange or Eucalyptus.
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