Friday, February 1, 2008

7 Health Benefits of Aromatherapy

1. Essential Oils Supply Antimicrobials
Research indicates that they are highly effective against fungi, viruses, bacteria and parasites.
Studies find in some cases, essential oils can be stronger than Penicillin in the fight of a Staph infection. Putting thyme in a diffuser can protect you from airborne diseases. Other oils of this nature include; tea tree, clove, melissa, geranium, rosemary, and eucalyptus.

2. Essential Oils Decrease Insomnia
Lavender is reported to promote sleep, enhance relaxation and decrease anxiety. Pure grade lavender can be sprinkled on a pillowcase to promote a peaceful night of sleep. Here are some other oils that can be helpful; chamomile, valerian, frankincense, and marjoram.

3. Essential Oils Soothe The Digestive System
When you rub the oils on the stomach with a light massage, it has a n effective and soothing way to calm upsets. Some can help with nausea, heartburn, gas, indigestion and diarrhea. Just make sure the oils are diluted in a cream or massage oil. Some are too strong to put directly on the skin. Try peppermint, fennel, ginger, basil, clary sage, chamomile or patchouli.

4. Essential Oils Support Immune Function
Try these oils to boost your immune system and stay healthy during cold season; clove, lemon, German chamomile and mountain savory.

5. Improve Your Skin
These oils have been known for thousands of years to rejuvenate the skin. They help smooth wrinkles, clear up acne, clogged pores, eczema and stretch marks. Try; lavender, tea tree, patchouli, myrrh, geranium and chamomile.

6.Improve Your Mental Clarity
As you get older, you become forgetful. Sometimes we are so busy that we get confused with what really makes us happy. Essential oils have a strong impact on keeping the mind focused, alert and grounded. Heres the ones that help; cedarwood, lavender, frankincense, orange, peppermint and rosemary.

7. Essential Oils Are known Best For Easing Stress And Anxiety
Bring calmness, balance, peace and soul into your life with; bergamot, lavender, chamomile, vetiver, sandalwood, melissa and clary sage.
Corinne Mazzola, certified aromatherapist, herbalist and massage therapist; editor and chief of anyoneup.com

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