Aromatherapy has been a trusted age-old practice among cultures and natural healers all across the globe for over 6,000 years. Aromatic essential oils have been known for the many analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects which they have on the body.
In this article, we seek to focus on women because the hormonal system of the female (also known as the endocrine system) is very sensitive to stress, whether it is dietary stress or emotional stress. If the female’s endocrine system is subjected under chronic stress, she will begin to experience hormonal imbalance and irregularities in her body’s hormonal functions.
The use of aromatherapy and essential oils is one of the natural ways in which she can restore her body and her mind to wellness and maintain the healthy balance that she needs for daily living.
Understanding the Relationship Between Essential Oils And Aromatherapy?
Essential oils are concentrated liquids that have been extracted from plant parts like flower petals, herbs and grasses, resin, leaves, barks, roots, peels and so on. This concentrated liquid contains the cells that give the parent plant its characteristic fragrant smell (otherwise known as the plant’s essence). This extracted unblended pure essence becomes an essential oil, and this is what is used in aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy involves the use of volatile essential oils, either by inhalation or by direct application to the skin, to activate certain areas of your nervous system and your brain and thereby grant relief certain health conditions.
Benefits Of Aromatherapy
There are many symptoms which respond to the use of aromatherapy and clear away instant. Some of the therapeutic benefits of the use of pure essential oils in aromatherapy include the following:
- Improves the quality of life for people with long-term and terminal health problems like dementia;
- Fights bacteria when applied directly to the skin;
- Eases stress, anxiety, and acts as an anti-depressant;
- Eases certain types of muscle pain and joint pain, including osteoarthritis of the knee;
- Improves sleep and boosts feelings of relaxation;
- Reduces inflammation and speeds up healing of wounds or boils or headaches or even eczema;
- Keeps mosquitoes away.
Must-have Essential Oils For Every Woman
Lavender
Lavender is one of the most researched and most popular essential oils in the market. It has a mellow, soothing scent. Simply inhaling diffused lavender for about 10 minutes can begin to lessen the effects of premenstrual symptoms, menstrual symptoms, stomach cramps and even crying.
Peppermint
Peppermint oil is known to significantly reduce intense headaches and migraines. Peppermint essential oil is better applied directly to the affected parts.
Clary Sage
Clary Sage essential oil is known to clear strained or weary eyes. It also promotes relaxation during childbirth. This oil is best used by direct application to the pain-inflicted parts or added to bathwater for a sensational soak.
Ylang Ylang
This essential oil is an aphrodisiac to be inhaled that is widely used in perfumes, lotions and cosmetics. It helps to relax and strengthen the nervous system. It is also known to boost a woman’s libido.
Geranium
The essential oil known as geranium is another powerful aphrodisiac with an exotic aroma. Geranium is especially helpful in maintaining hormonal balance in women who are in stages of puberty or sterility or menopause. It reduces breast tenderness. It provides emotional support as well and is beneficial when used in managing adrenal fatigue and depression.
Jasmine
Jasmine is one of the most expensive essential oils and is considered to be exclusively a woman’s oil. Jasmine reduces the appearance of stretch marks and other body scars. It is also useful in alleviating postpartum symptoms like depression, anxiety, crying and low energy, and can also be used to increase milk supply after birth. Jasmine can both be applied directly to affected parts or inhaled.