20/10/2024
What is aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a type of alternative health practice that uses the power of scents for their beneficial physical and mental effects on the body.
Most often it’s done using essential oils, which are concentrated oils that have strong fragrances and other abilities, such as the power to help promote skin health and reduce inflammation.
Essential oils are derived from roots, barks, stalks, leaves, flowers and fruit, each which has its own unique healing properties.
What happens in an aromatherapy session? It all depends on how you choose to practice aromatherapy, such as whether you’re visiting a specialist or doing it at home on your own.
You might choose to breathe in essential oils directly from the bottle or a piece of cloth that has oil dabbed on it.
You can massage oils into your skin after mixing them with a carrier oil, such as coconut or jojoba oil, to limit skin irritation.
You can also diffuse oils in your home using steam or a vaporizer.
Finally, you can spray oils and scents on your clothes, sheets, etc.
If you visit a therapist for an essential oil massage, you’re most likely to be treated with oils such as lavender, jasmine, ylang ylang and eucalyptus, all of which have positive effects, such as promoting relaxation and lifting your energy.
A typical session can last about 60 minutes, during which you might be touched/massaged or listen to calming music.
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