{"id":9551,"date":"2019-01-14T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T04:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=9551"},"modified":"2020-01-23T19:06:52","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T13:36:52","slug":"aromatherapy-benefits-risks-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/aromatherapy-benefits-risks-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Aromatherapy: Benefits, Risks, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>What is Aromatherapy?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Aromatherapy is the ancient science of relaxing, healing, and energizing by the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/best-and-easiest-diet-plan-for-cholesterol-patient\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"plants (opens in a new tab)\">plants<\/a> and their parts. The word aromatherapy is derived from two words \u2018aroma&#8217; and \u2018therapy&#8217; which means smell and healing respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 10px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><i><strong>(People Also Like To Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/excessive-sweating-may-even-cause-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Excessive Sweating: Why this Syndrome May Even Cause Depression<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><br \/>Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, stems, bark, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance physical as well as psychological well-being.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The inhaled aroma from these &#8220;essential&#8221; oils is widely believed to stimulate your brain function. These oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they pass through the <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/bloodstream-infection-or-bacteremia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bloodstream (opens in a new tab)\">bloodstream<\/a> and can help in healing the whole body. Aromatherapy is gaining momentum as a substitute for medicine. It is used for a variety of applications, including mood enhancement, pain relief, and increased cognitive function.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 100px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Which Essential Oils are Used for Aromatherapy?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/naha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (opens in a new tab)\">National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy<\/a>, the most common essential oils are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Eucalyptus<\/li>\r\n<li>Geranium<\/li>\r\n<li>Clary sage<\/li>\r\n<li>Cypress<\/li>\r\n<li>Lavender<\/li>\r\n<li>Fennel<\/li>\r\n<li>Lemongrass<\/li>\r\n<li>Ginger<\/li>\r\n<li>Helichrysum<\/li>\r\n<li>Peppermint<\/li>\r\n<li>Lemon<\/li>\r\n<li>Rose<\/li>\r\n<li>Mandarin<\/li>\r\n<li>Neroli<\/li>\r\n<li>Patchouli<\/li>\r\n<li>Rosemary<\/li>\r\n<li>Roman chamomile<\/li>\r\n<li>Vetiver<\/li>\r\n<li>Tea tree<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can use these essential oils in a different number of ways. For example, add them to carrier oils or body lotions, and then apply them typically. Try enhancing a shampoo, facial toner, or conditioner with essential oils. Or incorporate them with liquid soap, mouthwash, or toothpaste. You can also spray the oils throughout a room or pour them into a bathtub.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 100px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Which Plants are Used for Aromatherapy?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These are the most popular aromatic plant oils and their uses for the following symptoms include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Peppermint <\/strong>\u2013 digestive disorders<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Rosemary <\/strong>\u2013 mental stimulant, muscular pains<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sandalwood <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/amazing-quotes-to-cure-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"depression (opens in a new tab)\">depression<\/a>, nervous tension, and anxiety<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sweet Orange<\/strong> \u2013 anxiety, and depression<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Tea Tree<\/strong> \u2013 antifungal respiratory problems, antiviral and antibacterial.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Lavender <\/strong>\u2013 headaches, insomnia, aches, and pains.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><i><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/10-tips-on-how-to-reduce-parental-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 Tips on How to Reduce Parental Anxiety<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>What are the Benefits of Aromatherapy?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Aromatherapy has an array of benefits including :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Manage pain<\/li>\r\n<li>Improve sleep quality<\/li>\r\n<li>Reduce stress, agitation, and anxiety<\/li>\r\n<li>Soothe sore joints<\/li>\r\n<li>Treat headaches and migraines<\/li>\r\n<li>Alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy<\/li>\r\n<li>Ease discomforts of labor<\/li>\r\n<li>Fight bacteria, virus, or fungus<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/10-best-probiotics-foods-for-better-digestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Improve digestion (opens in a new tab)\">Improve digestion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Improve hospice and palliative care<\/li>\r\n<li>Boost immunity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 100px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Which Conditions can be Treated by Aromatherapy?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Aromatherapy can help to treat many conditions, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/severe-asthma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Asthma (opens in a new tab)\">Asthma<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/types-of-insomnia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Insomnia (opens in a new tab)\">Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/12-best-foods-for-fighting-fatigue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fatigue (opens in a new tab)\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Depression<\/li>\r\n<li>Inflammation<\/li>\r\n<li>Peripheral neuropathy<\/li>\r\n<li>Menstrual issues<\/li>\r\n<li>Alopecia<\/li>\r\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\r\n<li>Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/permanent-cure-for-arthritis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Arthritis (opens in a new tab)\">Arthritis<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/diabetes-and-menopause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Menopause (opens in a new tab)\">Menopause<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 100px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>What are the Risks of Aromatherapy?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some aromatic plant oils are toxic and should never be used at all \u2013 for example, pennyroyal, camphor, and wintergreen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Aromatic plant oils are very strong and should never be applied undiluted to the skin or swallowed. People with conditions like asthma or prone to nosebleeds should use caution when inhaling any vaporizing oils. Do not use aromatic plant oils in any orifice such as mouth ears, or vagina.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Essential oils can be poisonous for children if consumed by mouth. All aromatic plant oils should be kept out of reach of children and secured.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>People with certain conditions, including epilepsy and <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"high blood pressure (opens in a new tab)\">high blood pressure<\/a>, or Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using any essential oils. Some oils can be risky during pregnancy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 100px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Well, here we have discussed aromatherapy and the best essential oils. It is one of the best ways to get relax and rejuvenate yourself. you can use these essential oils in many different ways like massage, along with daily body lotion or body wash. But, while these oils take proper caution that it should not be consumed by mouth, it can be dangerous for you as well as your <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-news\/study-showed-increasing-no-of-children-and-adolescents-with-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"children (opens in a new tab)\">children<\/a> if they used it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 10px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><i>(People Also Like To Read:<\/i><\/strong><i> <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/positive-impact-of-music-therapy-in-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Positive Impact of Music Therapy in Depression<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the ancient science of relaxing, healing, and energizing by the use of plants and their parts. 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