The art of aromatherapy may be centuries old, but it’s not just limited to massage. Practitioners today believe and claim that even when aromatic essential oils are diffused or sprayed into the air, their fragrance also serves as a boon to treat stress and promote relaxation. The oils used in these diffusers are therapeutic-grade essential oils, obtained from the flowers, leaves, stems, bark, bark, or roots of plants. Known for their healing properties, when these oils are diffused or sprayed into the air, they stimulate the nerves in the nose. The affected nerves are the key elements that send impulses to the part of the brain that controls memory and emotions. The amazing part is that these oils are so strong that they help control blood pressure, pulse, and other bodily functions while coming into contact with the body’s hormones and enzymes. Some experts also claim that the fragrance of these oils stimulates the body to produce pain-fighting hormones. In this way, aromatherapy is an incredible method of not only improving mental alertness and concentration, but also combating infections, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, and stress.
Primarily, aromatherapy essential oils are extracted from plants through a steam distillation process. However, some other processes, such as solvent extraction, carbon dioxide extraction, cold pressing, and florasols/phytols, are also popular around the world. The best part with oil diffusers is that the user gets the maximum benefits through a magical and intact therapeutic treatment. These oils not only moisturize and freshen the air, but also offer a renewed mood and better sleep, relieve stress and depression, relieve coughs and nasal congestion, combat odors in the home, combat insomnia and improve mental alertness.
When choosing aromatherapy essential oils, always keep in mind the healing effects of that particular oil. For example, lavender is one of those oils that offers a fresh, sweet, floral fragrance and is widely used to combat anxiety, depression, irritability, mental fatigue, panic attacks, stress, etc. On the other hand, sandalwood oil offers a woody and floral aroma that is considered perfect for treating low self-esteem, insecurity, stress, and insomnia. The minty fragrance of peppermint oil is unbeatable when it comes to curing mental exhaustion, nausea, headache, exhaustion, vertigo, asthma, and sinusitis. Eucalyptus oil is best known for its antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Thus, it is used to cure respiratory problems such as colds, coughs, asthma and congestion.
Be sure to use only 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils. Another thing to keep in mind is to always consult a doctor or aromatherapy expert before using these oils, especially during pregnancy.