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Benefits of Aromatherapy: Know Physical And Psychological Benefits

Researchers believe that aromatherapy is a safe and effective treatment option, even though most of the benefits derived from aromatherapy are based on anecdotal evidence. The essential oils that are used in aromatherapy are believed to be powerful tools in promoting self-healing. These oils possess sedative or stimulating effects in addition to healing properties. The holistic characteristics of essential oils in aromatherapy bring about important physical and psychological benefits.

Physical Benefits of Aromatherapy

• The essential oils in aromatherapy possess anti bacterial properties that helps in faster healing of skin disorders.
• Blood circulation is enhanced and lymph drainage is stimulated during aromatherapy thus boosting the removal of residual toxins in the body.
• Aches and pains relating to the muscles and joints such as arthritis and chronic backache are also effectively treated with the help of aromatherapy.
• Energy and stamina is enhanced when muscular fatigue is relieved.
• Treatment of skin disorders, metabolism conditions and hormonal imbalances.
• The essential oil of lavender used in aromatherapy was studied and found to have sedative properties. Researchers revealed that the essential oil helped in promoting deep sleep in both men and women. The study also showed that the participants in the experiment reported high energy after the exposure to the essential oil of lavender.
• Some important essential oils in aromatherapy are useful in destroying harmful bacteria such as MRSA that causes staph infection, E. coli amongst other bacteria and fungi. Another study revealed that patients who inhaled the essential oils did not face the risk of being attacked by harmful bacteria.
• Aromatherapy is also believed to positively alter labor experiences among pregnant women.
• A substantial reduction in shingles pain and healing of shingles blisters was reported among participants who were involved in a study involving aromatherapy for patients with shingles outbreaks.

Psychological Benefits of Aromatherapy

• Help in boosting the overall state of well-being
• Useful in soothing and calming the mind
• Helping in bringing down nervous stress
• Helping to lift the spirits and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression
• Certain mental ailments such as Alzheimer's and dementia are known to react positively to aromatherapy treatments. Since aromatherapy helps in relaxing the body and lowering stressful levels, patients with Alzheimer's and those who experience dementia, display an improved quality of life with the help of aromatherapy. Certain clinical experiments have discovered aromatherapy not only helps in invoking memories but also helps to boost short term memory in patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.

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