What can Aromatherapy Do for You and Your Family?

    Aromatherapy can be used for treatments of acne (Rosemary and Geranium) and other skin problems, such as eczema (Chamomile), dry, chapped skin(Rose, Lavender, neroli), oily skin, insect bites, athlete's foot and other fungal infections (Tea Tree). Respiratory ailments such as sinusitis (Eucalyptus, Lavender, Thyme, Peppermint), bronchitis, coughs, sore throats, the common cold, the 'flu', other types of nasal congestion - which may be due to allergies (some essential oils used may be Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Roman Chamomile, Peppermint); it can be used in mouth washes for halitosis (Myrrh) and toothaches (Cloves); for those suffering from head aches (Peppermint and Rosemary) and migraines, arthritis and joint pains (anise, black pepper, Marjoram, Ginger,) including backaches (massage with essential oils added to the massage oils), and everything in between. Nursing homes and medical facilities are using Aromatherapy on Alzheimer's Disease (Bergamot and Lavender) and other age related health concerns - memory problems (Rosemary), agitation (Bergamot, Lavender, ylang-ylang), nervous legs (Bergamot, Lavender). Everyone benefits from the use of essential oils from babies to adults, even the family pet - great for deodorizing and disinfecting (pine oils and lemon).

    Aroma has an emotional effect on everyone. From stress relief to being uplifting for fatigue relief (grapefruit), anti depression (basil, chamomile, grapefruit, rose, ylang-ylang) and for grief (Rose, Marjoram), it can have a calming (Chamomiles) and relaxing effect, especially for those troubled with insomnia (Lavender, Chamomile and Neroli); it is wonderful for meditation (Frankincense) and enhancing memory (Rosemary); some people feel that it can be an aphrodisiac to give relief to those troubled with PMS (premenstrual syndrome), also it can aid in digestion and many more, far too numerous to list.

    What else can it do for you? Start by trying a few oils or read a few books or study charts and decoders. Those so inclined may want to experiment with perfume blending - come up with your own blends.