Little is known about the history of aromatherapy.
What we do know is, like everything else, it originated in Africa. Egypt, to be exact.
Egyptians are credited with developing one of the first distillation machines to extract oils from certain plants. They were actually used to embalm the dead.
The practice of using infused aromatic oils as a mood enhancer may have roots in China, according to research.
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How Does Aromatherapy Work?
Aromatherapy stimulates smell receptors in the nose.
Next, messages are sent through the nervous to the limbic system. This is the part of the brain that controls emotions.
How Should You Apply It In Your Life?
Oils have impactful healing capabilities. It can be essential or aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy is based on the principle that natural fragrances, or essential oils, from certain plants or flowers, can affect our moods. It influences how we think or feel at any given time.
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Below are a few tincture mixtures to try out in your bath, lotion, massage oil, shampoo, towel, or diffuser – for a customizable mood blend.
| I want to feel... / I want to let go... | Try these... |
| Stress Relief | Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Patchouli, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang |
| Self Esteem | Bergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orange, Rosemary |
| Memory Boosters | Basil, Cypress, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary |
| Aphrodisiac | Clary Sage, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang |
| Anxiety/Fear | Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman), Cedarwood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood |
| Sadness/Grief | Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman), Clary Sage, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang |
| Fatigue | Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood |
| Agitation | Chamomile (Roman), Lavender, Mandarin, Sandalwood |
| Isolation | Chamomile (Roman), Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Rose |
If you've been considering using aromatherapy, it couldn't hurt to try it! Let us know how you plan to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily living.
