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Chapter 5: For What Ails You
Synopsis
The popular notion that most illnesses and diseases are in some manner linked to stress, anxiety and lack of proper daily nutrition has its virtues.
Regrettably some illnesses and diseases need to reach a critical stage before it becomes visible or is detected. To prevent all this, one is encouraged, although unrealistically, to keep all negative aspects in life in check or eliminate them all in all.
Aromatherapy may helpfully contribute to this end. Chiefly known for its calming properties, aromatherapy techniques advocate the utilization of various essential oils to comfort the mind and body. Besides this long list there are other conditions that may be successfully addressed with the use of aromatherapy elements.
Some Healing
Below are just a few examples of the capabilities and merits of using aromatherapy:
Acne - lavender oil or tea tree oil to be used directly on the affected area. For milder cases, utilizing a body bath lotion with these properties is advocated.
Anemia - a concoction of tincture from the yellow dock root or an extract of dandelion leaf or even eating dandelion greens as a salad.
Anxiety - chamomile, California poppy, passion flower, lemon balm
Asthma - ginkgo biloba, mullein oil, a Chinese herb called shuan huang lian
Bee sting - urtica urens , cantharis, lavender and vegetable oil mixed
Body odor - alfalfa contains chlorophyll.
Cold - eucalyptus oil in boiling water and inhaled. Gargle with a mixture of tea tree oil
Cholesterol - chicory root, ginger
Constipation - aloe vera juice, ginger tea
Hair loss - saw palmetto, arnica, jojoba oil
Headaches - chamomile relaxes, ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation
Dandruff - flaxseed oil, primrose oil or salmon oil. Rinsing hair in chaparral or thyme
Diabetes - huckleberry, tea made from most beans
Diarrhea - blackberry tea, wild oregano
Eczema - chickweed added to bath, stinging nettle, hazel ointment
Indigestion - gentian root for better digestion, ginger, peppermint
Nausea and vomiting - catnip leaves, chamomile flowers
Chapter 6: For Romance
Synopsis
If used fully, our 5 senses heighten romance, love, intimacy and the meaningful times of our lives.
For Love
While the words sensualness and sensual are frequently misapplied, a sensual person is one that has an intense awareness and admiration of the subtle changes that impact each of the senses.
Such a person tends to value creativeness and tends to have an exceptional interest in activities that capitalize on the senses. Such activities include assorted forms of music, culinary innovations, the visual arts, aromatics and assorted forms of physical touch including those that permit the physical manifestation of love and desire.
Aromatherapy, natural botanicals and natural fragrance all tease our sense of smell. They play an important role within romance, love and intimacy.
Fragranced room sprays, body mists, bath oils, rub down oils, and additional natural aromatics may heighten a romantic evening or impart variety and intrigue to your union.
Including aromatherapy and natural aromatics in your plans for romance won't suddenly make a stubborn, unromantic and impassionate person get more loving or sensual, however it may enhance his/her total mood, and make a romantic evening much more sensual. A room finely fragranced with a fresh and exotic aroma may help melt away worries and lift up the spirit while setting the stage for the evening’s plans.
Planning beforehand for special dates, evenings or additional times may help ensure a quiet (or interesting!), beautiful occasion. Assigning special thought into all the aspects of a beautiful evening will make your mate feel special and prized, and will make the event unforgettable in his/her mind.
A great deal, all the same, may also be said about the advantages and wonders of spontaneous times. Impromptu moments may rule out including a few aromatic practices; however it’s likewise possible to plan ahead for spontaneousness. A lovely selection of natural aromatics may be bought or prepared beforehand so that you have them on hand for if the mood strikes.
An aphrodisiac is broadly defined as a substance that enhances or arouses passion and sexual arousal. Substances, including essential oils, that are thought of as aphrodisiacs are substances that may help disperse the physical, psychological or emotional ailments that might interfere with physical attraction or arousal.
Wrapping Up
Aromatherapy or differently called essential oil therapy is a natural, gentle and non invasive way of addressing a certain disorder. It may also be utilized to compliment an existing treatment regimen. Occasionally aromatherapy may also be utilized as the only treatment.
Because of its soothing effect, aromatherapy may be utilized in treating ailments that require the patient to be in a non trying state of body and mind. A few researchers have discovered that by inhaling particular scents, a patient may immediately bring in check the stressful nature of the predicament which contributes to the disease or illness suffered.
Hopefully this book has presented you insight into how to use aromatherapy.