How Ayurvedic Aromatherapy Works

Online, March 19, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Aromatherapy works on the principle which is based on the human sense of smell and how various smells affect a person's mind and body. In the process of ayurvedic aromatherapy, different types of scented oils are used to stimulate different parts of the body. The olfactory nerves situated in the nasal cavity transfers smells to that part of the brain where emotions lie. Each essential oil used has a distinct effect on our body and mind.

Aromas release certain chemicals in a human body which in turn accelerate many emotions. When the chemicals are released, it makes a body more relaxed, reduces pain and gifts a sense of wellbeing. Aromatherapy has an immediate effect body.

Different smells have different impact. Some of the smells calm our nerves while other give us an energy boost when we are feeling low. A specialist can tell effectively how aromatherapy works and which emotions are triggered by various smells.

Lavender has a calming effect and because of this reason many products containing lavender oil promise to relax your senses. There are many such oils that emit scents which affect us differently like jasmine has an uplifting and energizing effect while lemon instantly refreshes you with its sharp smell.

Ayurvedic aromatherapy works to affect your emotions but there are some oils which help you physically as well. Aromatherapy does not only deal with the effects of smell. When the essential oils used in aromatherapy are absorbed by the skin, it will help in fighting bacteria in body and helps to stimulate the immune system. Aromatherapy is used in many ways to treat various conditions, emotional as well as physical.

Aromatherapy has been used for many years and has been used to treat many symptoms of stress and anxiety and proved as an effective alternative medicine. Some of the essential oils are used in creams to treat skin infections and cold sores. These oils are extracted from different parts of plants and have no side effects.

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