Scents for well being....

Aromatherapy is an alternative form of medicine where essential oils, derived from plants, are used to promote physical and psychological well-being. Essential oils have medicinal qualities such as the ability to heal wounds, fight infection, assist in blood circulation and aid in digestion. Proponents of aromatherapy state that the beneficial effects are a result of the pharmacological properties of the plant material being absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin and by breathing the aromas. Below are a few common scents and their uses to promote health and well-being:












Jasmine:

• Anti-septic
• Aphrodisiac
• Calms and soothes
• Can prevent certain kinds of cancers
• Combatant against depression
• Prevents stretch marks
• Promotes lactation in nursing mothers
• Revitalizes and restores energy
• Sleep aid

Lavender:

• Aids in the circulation of blood
• Anti-septic
• Anxiety
• Bronchitis
• Calms and soothes
• Heals acne
• Insomnia
• PMS symptoms
• Soothes headaches and migraines
• Stress and tension

Chamomile:

• Anxiety
• Blisters
• Depression
• Eczema and/or psoriasis
• Flatulence
• Gout
• Headaches
• Indigestion
• Neuralgia
• Rheumatism
• Stress

Ylang ylang:

• Calms mood
• Easing anxiety
• Fragrance
• Insomnia
• Massage oils
• Relaxation
• Relieve stress
• Stimulate hair growth when used in shampoo

Bergamot:

• Acne
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eczema
• Oily skin
• Stress
• Tension