
Aromatherapy is a cure system that uses essential oils and plant extracts for the cure of many disorders. It works, basically, through physical contact with natural oils and aromatic essences are derived from nature.
Although in recent years, aromatherapy has been modernized and has greatly increased its popularity, is a very old technique. It is believed that his birth is situated in the pre-industrial era, when medical science was not developed and the human being served as natural resources for the healing of various disorders.
This alternative healing system used to assist the individual in his physical problems (muscle aches, stomach problems, increased immune defenses …) but also a much exploited resource when treat psychological problems such as depression, stress, The buttressing of insomnia, anxiety reduction, etc.
The operation of this therapy focuses on the dissolution of aromatic essences of plants and flowers by distillation with special oils. Having gained a natural flavoring agent and is appropriate to its application in the human body. The main method of application of aromatherapy is through a dissolution in hot water, so water vapor mixed with the essences are absorbed through the respiratory system can also be applied as a cream essences on the body, although in this case have previously diluted the essence, since direct application to the skin can be harmful and cause disturbances.
More oils used in these therapies are tea tree, jasmine, lavender, rose and sandalwood, and their combination’s. Each has special properties that make it suitable for a particular disorder. The jasmine oil, for example, known for its aphrodisiac benefits, relaxing and invigorating, while the sandalwood stands out for its strong odor and is used to regenerate dry skin or as a side in meditation.
Despite its high relaxing and healing properties, aromatherapy is strongly criticized by various medical groups and experts in anatomy. It says it has not passed clinical trials and reliable empirical evidence to substantiate their properties. It has also been strongly attacked trying to cheat the consumer, offering services with little experience. However, patients with this therapy and anyone who has ever tried defining them as an alternative technique for physical and psychological improvements without resorting to traditional medicines.