Smell is the strongest of the senses and is best able to influence brain activity. The science of scents and their impact on our brain chemistry and overall health is called aromatherapy. Using natural scents to calm, invigorate, balance, or focus throughout the day is a beautiful way to bring wellness into your routine. There are many ways to engage your sense of smell and benefit from the healing powers of specific scents in nature, see how…

Your sense of smell connects you directly with your emotions, memories, and instincts. Because of the neuro-associative conditioning process, aromas have the power to evoke states of well-being. By using aromas in your daily routine, you can enjoy the benefits of invoking a heightened state of health.
There are so many aromas out there, each with its own unique healing power, that’s why it’s important to know the effects of the various essential oils:

A Guide to Aromas

ROSEWOOD:
Rosewood is good for lifting depression. When feeling overburdened by the world, lift your spirits and balance your mind and body. Rosewood is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

LAVENDER:
Lavender has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves and is known to relieve tension, depression, panic and nervous exhaustion. Lavender is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

ROSE GERANIUM:
Rose Geranium stimulates the adrenal cortex and helps to balance the nervous system while uplifting depression and relieving anxiety. Rose Geranium is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

CLARY SAGE:
Clary Sage eases depression and burnout. It is calming to the nervous system and is particularly helpful with insomnia and deep seated tension. Clary Sage must be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

ROSEMARY:
Rosemary has a pronounced action on the brain and central nervous system and is wonderful for clearing the mind and enhancing mental awareness.

LEMONGRASS:
Revitalizes the body and clears headaches. Lemongrass combats nervous exhaustion and stress.

EUCALYPTUS:
A decongestant effective in relieving respiratory symptoms. It may also relieve muscle and tendon pain, rheumatism, lumbago, fibrosis and nerve pain.

LEMON:
Boosts the immune system and improves concentration and alertness. It is effective in relieving mental fatigue, anxiety and exhaustion.

BERGAMOT:
Is a relaxing and uplifting oil and is known to relieve tension and emotional stress. It is also used as an anti-depressant.

GERANIUM:
This uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect on the mind and body. It helps to sort out emotions and relieves feelings distress and anxiety. Geranium is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

 

Healing different parts of the body

Tried and Tested

There are many ways to use essential oils to relieve work stress, tension, emotional stress, headaches, back and muscle pain, uplift your spirit, improve your focus, the list goes on.

Traditionally people burn essential oils or put a few drops in the bath or on their pillow to enhance their mood, improve focus and relieve stress.

But when it comes to healing physical pain like headaches, muscle ache, back pain and menstrual pains or tummy aches, essential oils works best when it is in contact with the skin. There are a a few products on the market which has similar qualities, but the following items refers to products available in our online shop and they are amazing to use for every part of your body.

FEET:

To sooth and relieve tired, aching and cold feet, use Soothing Sockz. Used to help improve circulation and relieve arthritic pain.

HEAD:

To alleviate headaches, migraines & puffy eyes, try Soothing Eyez. This helps to relieve nervous tension, alleviate migraines or headaches, reduce swelling and assist with insomnia.

Also try the Lavender Eye Mask which is also used to soothe headaches, assist with insomnia and to relieve stress.

HANDS:

Use Soothing Handz, it soothes and relieves aching joints, repairs and hydrates dry, tired skin.

MUSCLES:

Use Soothing Sportz for easing muscle strains and joint pain associated with fitness, training and sports injury. Soothes and relieves sports aches and pains for backs, legs and joints

TUMMY:

Use Soothing Tummyz for calming digestive discomfort and muscle pains associated with diet and exercise

NECK:

Soothing Neckz is useful for relieving tired, aching neck and shoulder muscles caused through computer use, sport and travel. Helps alleviate headaches caused by anxiety and tension

 

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4 thoughts on “Using The Healing Power Of Aromas

    1. Our family have used Aromas for years. My son uses a different aromatic oil for each subject when he is studying, and then when he writes that subject, he uses it. It is amazing how the aroma’s reconnect him to everything he has learnt, and he does really well.

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