Q. What is the benefit of aromatherapy?
A. Aromatherapy with essential oils has been practiced all
across the world for ages. Aromatherapy when used as a complementary treatment
works very efficiently. Following are some of the health conditions that
aromatherapy treats (or mitigates the symptoms of) –
- Anxiety, stress, fear
- Depression
- Nausea, retching, headaches, migraines,
- Tiredness, insomnia
- Menstrual issues
- Menopause issues
- Body pain
- Hair loss
- Skin problems
- Infections
- Circulatory issues
Q. what can aromatherapy be used for?
A. Aromatherapy can be used for any of the following –
- To reduce the symptoms of depression.
- To lower anxiety and stress levels.
- To control negative emotions including anger and frustration.
- To overcome sexual disorders
- To avoid cardiovascular problems.
- To prevent seasonal allergies.
- To improve skin health.
- To improve breathing during cold or flu.
- To improve mental prowess
Q. When should aromatherapy be used?
A. Under normal circumstances, aromatherapy can be done once a week or a month to relieve stress and fatigue. Inhaling the aroma directly from the bottle is also a quick form of aromatherapy. There is no scientific data on the number of times aromatherapy should be done; however, there is no harm in inhaling the mild scent.
Q. Is inhaling aromatherapy safe?
A. Not only is inhaling essential oils in aromatherapy safe, it is good for the health, both mental and physical. However, the doses or drops used in aromatherapy should be limited to the instructions on the bottle or as suggested by an expert. Inhaling a strong dose of the oil can result in headaches and dizziness.
Q. Does aromatherapy Really Work?
A. The research on aromatherapy is limited, but there is scientific evidence that inhaling the aroma of essential oils in aromatherapy has several health benefits including overcoming anxiety, stress and depression, improved quality of life, relief from chronic illnesses, and better sleep.
Q. What is the most popular aromatheraphy oil?
A. The most popular aromatherapy oil as per sales volume and
customer preference is lavender essential oil. The top ten most popular
aromatherapy oils are –
- Lavender
- Ylang ylang
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- Jasmine
- Eucalyptus
- Peppermint
- Lemon
- Chamomile
- Bergamot
Q. What are the different types of aromatherapy?
A. Aromatherapy has been classified based on the way it is
inhaled and for the purpose it is inhaled. Given below are the different types
of aromatherapy –
- Medical aromatherapy
- Massage aromatherapy
- Olfactory aromatherapy
- Cosmetic aromatherapy
- Psycho aromatherapy
Q. What is the difference between aromatherapy oils and essential oils?
A. Essential oils are concentrated plant extract oils used in aromatherapy. Essential oils can be diluted or blended with other essential oils before adding it to an aroma diffuser. Aromatherapy oils are essential oils that are pre-diluted or pre-blended with other essential oils and are formulated especially for aromatherapy. The aroma of essential oils can sometimes be overpowering and headache inducing. Aromatherapy oils can be directly added to the diffuser.
Q. What can aromatherapy treat?
A. Following are the health issues that aromatherapy can treat.
- Mental health issues – Depression, Stress, behavioural and emotional disorders
- Negative emotions – Fear, sadness, low self-esteem
- Skin conditions – Eczema, psoriasis, acne
- Hair conditions – Dry scalp, dandruff, hair loss
- Autoimmune issues - Rheumatoid arthritis, Inflammatory bowel disease
- Stomach issues – Indigestion, bloating
- Sexual disorders – erectile dysfunction, loss of libido
- Common ailments – Sore throat, congested chest, runny nose
