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What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils in holistic
treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being. Essential
oils, extracted from plants, possess distinctive therapeutic
properties, which can be utilised to improve health and prevent
disease. These natural plant oils are applied in a variety of ways:
A French chemist called René-Maurice Gattefossé coined the term
aromatherapy to describe the process of using plant oils
therapeutically. The story goes that, while working in a perfume
factory in the early 20th century, he burnt his hand and instinctively
grabbed some lavender oil and poured it onto the burn. He was so
impressed by how quickly and cleanly the burn healed, he began
studying the healing powers of plant oils.
However, people have been treated with plant oils for thousands of
years – records go back to the times of ancient Egypt, China and
India.
How can aromatherapy help?
Aromatherapy is now used to treat a whole range of conditions and
is believed to work on people both physically and psychologically. The
first part of the theory is that when you smell an essential oil, it
triggers your limbic system – the part of the brain that controls
emotions and stores and retrieves learned memories – and relaxes
you. The other part of the theory is that the essential oils are
absorbed through the skin, and have medicinal properties which act
on the cause of the problem.
Just some of the conditions aromatherapy is used to
treat are:
What is an Essential Oils?
An essential oil is an aromatic, volatile substance extracted from a
single botanical source by distillation or expression. Essential oils
have been utilised in fragrances, flavours and medicines for
thousands of years. There are some 400 essential oils extracted from
plants all over the world. Some of the popular oils used in
aromatherapy today include chamomile, lavender, rosemary and tea
tree.
Is there any evidence?
Research has shown that when they are applied to the skin or
inhaled, essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream and
metabolised in the body, similar to other substances. Many essential
oils possess significant anti-microbial properties, in both liquid and
vapour form. Clinical trials have shown that tea tree oil is highly
effective in treating thrush. Another study has shown that
aromatherapy massage with lavender oil was significantly more
effective than both plain oil massage and a control group, in reducing
heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and pain in patients in a
hospital intensive care unit. There are many studies that
demonstrate how essential oils can positively affect mood and the
sense of well-being. (Woolfson, A & Hewitt, D (1992) Intensive
Aromacare, International Journal of Aromatherapy 4(2) pp.12-13).
What happens in a typical aromatherapy session?
The aromatherapist will ask questions about your medical history,
general health and lifestyle. This will help him or her decide which
essential oils are most appropriate for you as an individual. The
aromatherapist may wish to contact your GP, with your permission,
to inform him or her that you are receiving aromatherapy Treatments
After selecting and blending appropriate essential oils, the
aromatherapist will usually apply the oils in combination with
massage.
Booking:
To book an appointment click here
Prices:
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More information:
More information can be found at the Aromatherapy Consortium
Related therapies: Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki,
Swedish Massage
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils in holistic
treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being. Essential
oils, extracted from plants, possess distinctive therapeutic
properties, which can be utilised to improve health and prevent
disease. These natural plant oils are applied in a variety of ways:
A French chemist called René-Maurice Gattefossé coined the term
aromatherapy to describe the process of using plant oils
therapeutically. The story goes that, while working in a perfume
factory in the early 20th century, he burnt his hand and instinctively
grabbed some lavender oil and poured it onto the burn. He was so
impressed by how quickly and cleanly the burn healed, he began
studying the healing powers of plant oils.
However, people have been treated with plant oils for thousands of
years – records go back to the times of ancient Egypt, China and
India.
How can aromatherapy help?
Aromatherapy is now used to treat a whole range of conditions and
is believed to work on people both physically and psychologically. The
first part of the theory is that when you smell an essential oil, it
triggers your limbic system – the part of the brain that controls
emotions and stores and retrieves learned memories – and relaxes
you. The other part of the theory is that the essential oils are
absorbed through the skin, and have medicinal properties which act
on the cause of the problem.
Just some of the conditions aromatherapy is used to
treat are:
- Anxiety, stress or insomnia
- Muscular aches and pains
- Headaches
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Digestive problems
- Menstrual or menopausal problems
What is an Essential Oils?
An essential oil is an aromatic, volatile substance extracted from a
single botanical source by distillation or expression. Essential oils
have been utilised in fragrances, flavours and medicines for
thousands of years. There are some 400 essential oils extracted from
plants all over the world. Some of the popular oils used in
aromatherapy today include chamomile, lavender, rosemary and tea
tree.
Is there any evidence?
Research has shown that when they are applied to the skin or
inhaled, essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream and
metabolised in the body, similar to other substances. Many essential
oils possess significant anti-microbial properties, in both liquid and
vapour form. Clinical trials have shown that tea tree oil is highly
effective in treating thrush. Another study has shown that
aromatherapy massage with lavender oil was significantly more
effective than both plain oil massage and a control group, in reducing
heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and pain in patients in a
hospital intensive care unit. There are many studies that
demonstrate how essential oils can positively affect mood and the
sense of well-being. (Woolfson, A & Hewitt, D (1992) Intensive
Aromacare, International Journal of Aromatherapy 4(2) pp.12-13).
What happens in a typical aromatherapy session?
The aromatherapist will ask questions about your medical history,
general health and lifestyle. This will help him or her decide which
essential oils are most appropriate for you as an individual. The
aromatherapist may wish to contact your GP, with your permission,
to inform him or her that you are receiving aromatherapy Treatments
After selecting and blending appropriate essential oils, the
aromatherapist will usually apply the oils in combination with
massage.
Booking:
To book an appointment click here
Prices:
Click Here
More information:
More information can be found at the Aromatherapy Consortium
Related therapies: Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki,
Swedish Massage
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