Aromatherapy has long been touted as a beneficial therapy for physical conditions. But it can also be good for your mental health as well. Extracting the scented oils from various plants, aromatherapy products permeate your body and mind to offer relaxing, healthful benefits that last.
Aromatherapy is usually used as an adjuvant treatment for those conditions that go beyond a minor state. It can also complement traditional treatments recommended by a professional in the mental health field to make them work more effectively.
Aromatherapy, as well as herbs, are the oldest known natural therapies in history.
Can you imagine, about 6000 years ago, walking in the garden of eden? Every flower essence scent you can name would be at your disposal. Amazing!
Cinnamon and orange are scents that help lift our energy levels and boost our moods. You might notice whenever you chew a piece of cinnamon gum or eat something citrus-based that it perks you up a bit. Use these in aromatherapy and you’ll have more than a 1-minute boost that chewing gum offers.
Bergamot and jasmine are other excellent choices to lift a gloomy mood. They work by minimizing anxious feelings that can control your mind and thought. When you allow these thoughts to take charge of your life, depression can take root.
These scents can have a calming effect on your body, which will relax your mind and alleviate depression symptoms. By combining some of these scents, you can eliminate irritable feelings that bring you down and achieve a more positive outlook on a consistent basis.
Chamomile and Ylang Ylang are two more stress-relieving scents you can use in aromatherapy. If you work in a stressful environment, you may want to have these two scents on hand for whenever chaos erupts and you need a quick calming effect.
Is your office in desperate need of a boost in productivity? You might want to slip in some aromatherapy based on Neroli and Nutmeg – two scents that help reduce stress and increase productivity. In this day and age where laziness pervades the workspace, these scents might help get the slugs out of their chairs!
Chamomile and Lavender are scents that can be used to help treat insomnia. Insomnia, or the inability to sleep, can cause extreme irritability and even lead to physical health issues. These scents are known for their sedating abilities, which can result in a good night’s sleep.
Keep track of how different scents affect your mood and mindset and then use them around the house or in the office as needed. You can even find aromatherapy products for the car if you find driving on busy highways results in irritability or anxiety.
Don’t forget the best way to get natural aromatherapy into your home or office ….. buy flowering house plants !
~Dr Rosendahl~
