Aromatherapy really works. This is confirmed not only by numerous home experiences, but above all by scientific research conducted for years.When we inhale a smell, information about it is captured by the nerve cells of the nose and then transmitted directly to the brain.It happens in fractions of a second and completely beyond our consciousness.
Fragrances trigger a series of neurochemical processes that release the sedative serotonin, the analgesic encephaline or the stimulating norepinephrine. Volunteer experiments show that citrus essential oils improve concentration and perceptiveness.In turn, chamomile and lavender have a calming effect.
At the Charité clinic in Berlin, research is currently being conducted on the effects of peppermint oil in the treatment of tension headaches in schoolchildren.The effect of the mint solution applied to the temples and eyelids was compared to the effect of a traditional analgesic, but it did not cause any undesirable side effects burdening the liver and kidneys.
Our senses are not fooled when it comes to smells. It has been noticed that peppermint oil (and other synthetic flavors) obtained in laboratory conditions has no healing power and, what is worse, can be harmful to he alth. If, to save money, the original essential oils are mixed with artificial oils, the effect of the oil is weaker and sometimes also changed.
Odors generally regarded as unpleasant are without a chance for a beneficial effect. Interestingly, women have a more sensitive sense of smell than men in this respect.The scent of clary sage, described as warm, sweet, resembling nutty, is sometimes perceived by some women as strong, even insistent.
If someone doesn't like it, it won't work as a creativity stimulant and keeping your nerves in check. The reception of fragrances also depends on personal experiences and memories related to specific situations from the past, so before we buy plants (for garden cultivation or for bouquets), it is worth knowing their smell.
Fragrance connoisseurs advise you to start with single notes.In the beginning, fragrances should be used rather in moderation and diluted - for example, a few drops of rose oil or lavender essence, which work calming, add to a bowl of water heated in a scented lamp.
Traditional inhalations of thyme or myrtle oil are recommended for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract and cough. For this purpose, put 3-5 drops of aroma into a bowl with hot water and inhale the evaporating water. On the other hand, a sausage with the addition of chamomile oil cleanses the skin, moisturizes it and smoothes fine wrinkles.
Compresses soaked in warm basil oil help soothe cramps in the abdomen. Jasmine oil in the amount of 10-15 drops mixed with a little cream and added to the bath gives the skin a unique smoothness.Almond oil mixed with beeswax and a few drops of lemon balm oil is suitable for an ointment that relaxes the muscles.Essences mint and rosemary help keep your mind sharp. The oil and orange water refresh and reduce the feeling of tiredness, which is why they are recommended for travel. The use of lavender water has a similar effect.
