Aroma Therapy: An in Depth Look At Why This Natural Method is Widely Used

The essence of a flower, herb or plant is the oils found in its glands, sacs, veins, etc.. All the wonderful fragrances that you smell around foliage is the oils that are being finely sprayed into the air. These oils can impact us in a number of ways. When we inhale the aromas through our nose it triggers the memory section of our brain. Because our brain controls our entire body it holds the key to how these aromas affect us.

There are certain smells that trigger areas of our brain to calm us, make us sleep, makes us happy and even makes us concentrate. Have you ever experienced Déjà vu? You are not alone. It is that ‘aroma’ that sends your memory on a little trip to pull forward a situation from your past because of something that had occurred with the same elements as this aroma. They are triggers to your brain that uses your nose and sense of smell to facilitate them.

* Those who are just beginning to use essential oils should start slowly and gradually work themselves into a normal using pattern.

Aroma Therapy: Toxic Oils
Since we are discussing aroma therapy it is important to list some of the hazardous oils that are considered to be toxic. Some of the following just may not have been tested yet and some have been known to cause severe reactions:
• Ajowan
• Arnica
• Bitter Almond
• Boldo Leaf
• Buchu
• Calamus
• Camphor (yellow or brown)
• Caraway
• Cassia
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Elecampane root
• Horseradish
• Jaborandi
• Mugwart
• Mustard
• Parsley Seed
• Pennyroal
• Peru Balsam
• Rue
• Sage
• Santolina
• Sassafras
• Savin
• Savory
• Southernwood
• Tansy
• Thuja
• Tonka Bean
• Wintergreen
• Wormseed
• Wormwood

As a caution to everyone who uses aroma therapy the above items should not be used unless under the supervision of an experienced healthcare professional.