Holistic Healing - Aromatherapy

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Seniorgiri

Counter the Loneliness Yourself.

Seniorgiri Series: Hobbies

Holistic Healing

Aromatherapy

By Shobha Mathur [email protected]

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THIS IS HOBBY HELP SERIES FOR

SENIORS.I am compiling a series of things to do - what to do to counter

loneliness, in addition, how to go about it.

The book about Healing 2 became too big. As it is inconvenient to

upload and download big files, I have arranged the info in different

files for each system

Learn to Heal Part 1 Covers Energy healing, Auras, Chakras, Reiki,

Pranic Healing, Islamic and Christian Healing. All of which need noor light touch. This second group also uses Energy to heal, but this

needs some touching or body manipulation. There are eight systems

covered:

1. Acupressure2. Aromatherapy3. Crystal Therapy4. Magnet Therapy5. Music Therapy6. Self massage7. Sujok8. Taichi and qigong

There is a separate book for each. This one is about Aromatherapy.

I have tested all the links mentioned. As on May 2010, all links are

secure, correct and working.

You should look for more as you surf. You may find many that will

suit to your needs. This is just a first step.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you like.

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Aromatherapy

Introduction

We are all aware of Smells, both good - aromas and fragrances andbad stenches and stinks. Smells act powerfully on the memory areaof the brain. They evoke memories of things, people or places andremind us of related emotions.

Smells are tiny molecules of liquid that float through the air.When inhaled, these molecules are absorbed in the blood andtaken to the limbic system.

Limbic system is the olfactory area of the brain and deals with aperson's basic drives like hunger, thirst, memories, intuition,sleep, emotion and the like.

Smells have been used in our lives to enhance our awareness. Indevotional places there are incense sticks used to calm mindand aid meditation. Various fragrances were used for sensualpleasures and enhancing beauty.

Smell of mangoes, spices makes mouth water. Smell ofdisinfectants reminds us of hospitals or Doctors.

Aromatherapy has taken this concept to a logical inference and claim

that we can control memories and emotions by using particulararomas. Experiments are being conducted for Alzheimer andDepression alleviation.

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Aromatherapy is the art of using special aromatic Essential oils andother fragrances for healing purposes. It is one of the fastest growing

Alternate holistic therapies.

It is used for the pain relief, skin care, easing of tension andweariness and revitalizing the entire body.

Aromatherapy is gaining general acceptance. . In Japan, aromasystems are being incorporating into new buildings. In one suchtreatment, the scent of lavender and rosemary is diffused in the

customer area to soothe waiting customers, while the perfumesfrom lemon and eucalyptus are used in the bank teller countersto keep the staff alert.

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History

Aromatherapy had been around for nearly 6000 years. The Greeks,Romans, Indians, Chinese and ancient Egyptians all used fragrancesand fragrant oils. They were used more for beauty and personal carethan for medicinal purposes.

The Egyptians used fragrant oils for embalming their deadnearly 6000 years ago. Hippocrates, the father of modernmedicine, used aromatic fumigations to rid Athens of theplague.

There is a French Connection to the modern avatar of aromatherapy.

In 1930 French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse invented the termaromatherapy for the curative use of essential oils. He was fascinatedby the benefits of lavender oil which healed his burned hand withoutscars. He started investigating the effect of other essential oils forhealing and other benefits.

During world war II, the French army surgeon Dr. Jean Valnetused essential oils as antiseptics. Later, Madame Marguerite

Maury started prescribing essential oils as remedy for herpatients- by massage or by inhalation.

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What are essential oils

Essential oils are distilled from plants. They are the most potentconcentrated essence of different parts of the plant- flowers, fruits,leaves, spices, roots, and bark.

They are chemically complex, vary fragrant and volatile matter.Volatile means they evaporate very fast. These three qualities complexity, fragrance and volatility differ from plant to plantand even from part to part of the same plant.

Though it is a specific product, the term Essential Oils looselycovers all kinds of aromatic products.

For extraction some knowledge of Chemistry and its methods isneeded. Steam distillation, Solvent extraction and cold expression aresome of the methods used for drawing out the essences.

All these oils are complex compounds. Hydrogen, Carbon andOxygen are their basic building blocks.

There are about 150 essential oils. There are now synthetic ones alsoavailable as there is no standardization yet in the field.

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Uses for Essential oils

Essential oils are used in a variety of ways :

Anti-viral, antiseptic, bactericidal - lemon, pine,frankincense, peppermint, sandalwood.

Fungicidal, sedating, and very aromatically pleasing -Clary sage, lavender.

Sedating and antiseptic - lemongrass, citronella,

Ease congestion, aid flow of mucus, can be toxic - fennel,hyssop, sage, eucalyptus.

Anti anxiety- rosewood, geranium, rose, lavender.

Bactericidal and strongly stimulating, can be highlyirritating to the skin- clove, thyme, oregano, cinnamon.

Expectorant and bactericidal rosemary, ginger

Anti-inflammatory- clove, cinnamon, sage, eucalyptus,

black cumin and bay leaf.

Antispasmodic - catnip, lavender and New Zealand teatree oils.

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Essential Oils are Different from other vegetable Oils

Essential oils and fatty/vegetable oils are two completely differenttypes of oils.

The main verifiable difference is that the essential oils arevolatile -they evaporate quickly when exposed to air.

They are used for medicinal or healing purposes and are not alwaysedible. They should not be used indiscriminately as they can actuallybe toxic. Vegetable oils are always edible.

Essential oils are soluble in fatty/vegetable oils. Hence, in

Aromatherapy, fatty/vegetable oils are called carrier oils. Verystrong and potent Essential oils are diluted with these carrieroils to make them safe for use. Main carrier oils are sunflower,almond, and jojoba.

Carrier oils are nourishing and easily absorbed by the skin bymassage. When mixed with essential oils they carry the healing effectgently.

Essential oils can be mixed with other essential or career oils forspecific purposes. Many recipes are available for various ailments.

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How it works

Aromatherapy works when essential oils enter the body by absorptionand inhalation through the pores of the skin. The oil can be inhaled ormassaged at different points of body.

Once diluted essential oil is applied directly to the skin it iscompletely absorbed and penetrates deeply into the tissues, interstitialfluid and bloodstream reaching the targeted part.

Different oils have varying rates of absorption, between 20 and 120minutes.

There are three Modes of application

Direct inhalation:

For respiratory decongestion, expectoration as well as psychologicaleffects

Aerial diffusion:

For environmental fragrance or aerial disinfection

Direct application on skin :

General massage, baths, compresses, therapeutic skin care.

Inhalation

Simply inhaling an essential ensures immediate mental response andhelps quick absorption in the bloodstream.

The olfactory membrane is the only place in the human body wherethe central nervous system is in direct contact with the environment.

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When an olfactory cell is stimulated, an impulse travels along theolfactory nerve to the brain where memory, hunger, sexual response

or emotion is evoked.

The Two methods of inhalation are:

simple inhalation,

diffusion

Inhalation

1. Simple inhalation. Open the bottle, keep it 6-8 inches under your

nose and blow the aroma towards your nose with your other hand. Donot touch or breathe directly on the opening of the bottle.

2. Place a drop of undiluted oil in your hand. Rub hands together andcup them over your nose. Take a deep breathe and check out yourresponse. If you feel relaxed and content, repeat.

3. Steam inhalation. Mix few drops of essential oil in boiling waterand inhale the fragrance with the steam. Works well with stuffednoses, coughs and colds.

4. Add five drops of an essential oil to a hanky or tissue and carrywith you throughout the day. Or place under your pillow case to easeyou into sleep.

Diffusion

This is when essential oils are dispersed in the air to be inhaled. It isalso used for anti fungal and anti bacterial activities.

Diffusion is done by special devices called diffusers. There are severalkinds. Basically these are some kind of containers where oil is placedand it is dispersed in the air by candle or electric heat , or fan tovaporize it.

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They are very pretty and make ideal room decorations. They are alsogood gifts.

Today Aromatherapy Diffusers are multi purpose machines and canbe used as Humidifier, Atomizer, or Air purifier.

Caution : Keep all types of diffusers out of the reach of children andpets!

Diffusion With Items Already in Your Household

Simple Tissue Diffusion

Place 3-4 drops of essential oil on a tissue or cotton ball. Keep in an

open container. Slowly aroma fills the room.Steam Diffusion

Boil 2 cups of water. Pour the water into a bowl and add up to 10drops of oil to the water. The steam will heat the oils and cause themto evaporate quickly into the room.

Candle Diffusion

Light a candle and let it burn for about 5 minutes. Stub the flame.Place 1 drop of essential oil in the melted wax (not on the wick!) andthen relight the candle.

Caution: Essential oils are flammable, so great care must be used.The aroma is not long-lasting. The heat may alter or destroy certaincomponents of the oils so the therapeutic benefit may not be verygood.

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Diffusers and Diffusion Products

The general descriptions below are about the different products thatare available. Many companies are making them.

Always check the specifications, requirements and safety commentssupplied with the particular product

Clay Pot Diffusers

Clay pots are small terra-cotta pots. A clay pot diffuser has anopening for adding essential oils. All you do is add essential oils to thediffuser and let the essential oils evaporate and diffuse naturally intothe space around you.

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The intensity of the aroma depends on the amount of essential oil inthe clay pot.

Clay pot diffusers are inexpensive, easy to use, and do not requireelectricity or batteries.

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Atomizers

Atomizers use a small pump and specialized glass to disperse the

aroma in the air in a fine mist. This works very fast.

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These units should be used for only 7 -10 minutes at a time or with ameasured amount of essential oils.

Tea Light DiffusersMany people use these in the beginning. They are made of manymaterials, clay, ceramic, glass, soapstone, metals.

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They have a bowl on top and a place for the candle under it.

Add water to the bowl, and several drops of essential oil. Light thecandle and you will soon have diffusion into the air.

The tea light candle usually lasts about 2-3 hours.

Fan Diffusers

These use a fan to diffuse the oils through cool air evaporation.Essential oils are placed onto a disposable absorbent pad or into atray.

Caution - - Never leave a lit candle

unattended, and never allow thediffuser to burn dry. This will resultin the glass cracking and creates apotential fire hazard. If the bowlshould go completely dry, DO NOTput more water or oils in until it hascompletely cooled.

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The pad or tray is placed into the unit and then powered on. The fanthen blows air across this pad or tray and carries the aroma throughoutthe room.

Electric Heat Diffusers

Similar to a fan diffuser, heat diffusers use heat and a fan to gentlyheat the oil and disperse the aroma into a room.

These work on the similar principle as for anti mosquito matmachines.

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Nebulizers

A nebulizer is an ingenious device that breaks essential oils intoseparate molecules before diffusion. These tiny molecules are morereadily absorbed by the lungs and thus have greater therapeutic value.

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A nebulizer is a gadget that consists of two main parts: the plasticbase that contains the motor and a very unusual, clear blown-glass

looking device that holds and "nebulizes" the oils. Instead of the useof the unusual glass piece, some nebulizers use a special bottle thatlooks like a Boston round bottle.

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Notes

When you use a diffuser for extended periods of time,you get used to the aroma and may not notice it. Try tomove out and come back after some time and you willfeel it again.

Remember little is more and do not use oils excessively.If at any time while using an essential oil should youdevelop nausea, vomiting, headache or other ill feeling -

you might have over done it. Just get some fresh air for awhile and remember not to use so much the next time.

Do not use diffusion for extended periods. best results areobtained if the diffusion is for a few minutes every fewhours.

For safety reasons we recommend that you do not using a

heat source diffuser around pet, children, or the elderly.

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Aromatherapy through Skin Application

The aromatherapy oil is applied directly to the skin through ointments,lotions, and creams.

Using massage and compresses the oils are absorbed in the skinthrough the blood stream. The time of absorption could be between 20to 70 minutes.

Places of direct application are: reflex zones, pulse points, Chakrasand the whole body.

Reflex ZonesReflex zones are areas on the skin that connect particular parts of thephysical body to organs and emotions.

They have similar theories as reflexology , Sujok and Acupressureregarding pressure points.

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Pulse Points

Pulse points are found where a major artery runs close to the surface

of the skin. They literally mean the point where the pulse can bechecked!

Wrists or behind the ear are two main points. You may either applysingle oil, like lavender or sandalwood, or a unique blend of your own

Chakras

Charkas are the spinning vortexes of energy that take in and emitenergy. The mental, spiritual and emotional systems of the body aresaid to be in balance when all the 7 chakras spin evenly.

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Essential oils like harmony and sandalwood open the chakras. Heartresponds well to the Rose oil whereas the solar plexus respond to theJuniper oil.

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Techniques of applications

Massage:

This is the most used technique. For massage, essential oils are mixedwith a vegetable carrier oil, usually wheat germ, avocado, olive,safflower, grape seed, or Soya bean oil. A ratio that is commonlyrecommended is 2.55% essential oil to 9597.5% carrier oil.

It improves health by acting directly on the bodys muscular, nervous,circulatory, immune systems and Chakras.

Massage therapy is aimed to:

Develop and maintain your physical function

Relax tense muscles.Relieve or prevent physical dysfunction and pain

Improve circulation and immune system functionality.

Reduce stress.

Relax the mind

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Improve blood flowIncrease overall feeling of well-being

After the massage drink lots of water - This helps the body flush thetoxins that were released during the massage.

Full-body baths:

The essential oil is added to a tubful of warm (but not hot) water . Thedosage of essential oil is usually 510 drops per bath.

There are recipes for making your personalized soap, body lotion,

shampoo and conditioners.

Hand or foot baths:

These are used to treat arthritis or skin disorders of the hands or feetas well as sore muscles. The hands or feet are soaked for 1015minutes in a basin of warm water to which 57 drops of essential oilhave been added.

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Compresses

Aromatherapy compresses are used to treat wounds, sprains, bruises,

sore muscles, menstrual cramps, and respiratory congestion.

Both hot and cold compresses are effective at relieving pain andswelling, and reducing inflammation. Hot compresses are usedto treat painful joints from arthritis to chronic backache totoothache and earache.

These are made by soaking four or five layers of cotton cloth in asolution of water and essential oil or bath salts. Hot water is used forhot compress and cold water for cold compress. Wring out the clothso that it is moist but not wet, and apply to the affected part of thebody. The compress is then covered with a layer of plastic wrap,followed by a pre-warmed towel, and kept in place for one or twohours.

A hot compress improves the circulation, cleanses your bodyand opens the body pores. It will also provide relief to musclesand neck.

Cold compress helps in relieving itching, inflammation, andswelling of the body.

Oils to use:

Though there are more than 100 essential oils available today, thefollowing oils are used most frequently for making aromatherapycompresses:

Eucalyptus: helps in sunburn, muscular cramps and headaches Ginger: good for muscle pain and cold Chamomile: effective for sunburn, cramps, headaches and rashes Lavender: treats anxiety, bruises, migraine, burns and rashes

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Aromatic salves:

Salves are made by melting together 1 1/4 cup of vegetable oil and 1

oz of beeswax in a double boiler over medium heat, and adding thedesired combination of essential oils.

Internal use:

Though it is not a usual practice to take these oils internally, someessential oils such as oil of peppermint and cinnamon can be used tomake teas or mouthwashes, or mixed with a glass of honey and water.

The dose depends on the oil, but a physician, naturopaths, or otherpractitioner should be consulted.

Other Benefits

Essential oils are used in other applications too. They can be used inhousehold and laundry cleaners. Some oils act as a natural insectrepellent and pesticide. Citronella candles during the summer keepmosquitoes away. Add five drops to a cotton ball and place in drawersand linen closets to keep away insects.

Preparation of Recipes

Always use fresh oils and oil mixtures for best results.

Both essential oils and vegetable carrier oils deteriorate over time andshould not be kept longer than one or two months. Thus, it is best tomix only small quantities of massage oils or salves at any one time.

Aftercare

Apart from some rest after a massage no particular aftercare is needed.

You should drink plenty of water after massages to flush out thetoxins released in the body.

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Aromatherapy should normally bring in a sense of relaxation, relieffrom stress, and improved well-being.

But in certain cases it can also result in skin irritations or someallergic reactions to essential oils. In such cases the treatment shouldbe stopped immediately. Traumatic memories may be triggeredassociated with specific smells.

Care of Essential Oils:

Essential oils can last up to seven years with proper care.Keep them out of the sun and tightly secured.

Store in a cool dry place.

Selection And Purchase

Undiluted essential oils for aromatherapy are termed therapeuticgrade. But so far there is no standardization or regulation for them.Hence there are many devious characters that mix synthetic chemicalsand sell them as essential oils. If you are going in for a long stint, it isbetter to educate your nose to recognize the difference. Or go throughreputed and established concerns.

Price

Oils fluctuate in price based on the amount of the harvest, the countryof origin, the type of extraction used (steam distillation, CO2 extract),and popularity. Indian Sandalwood is more desired than AustralianSandalwood ,based upon the aroma, and is twice as costly. Organicand wild harvested essential oils also tend to be more expensive.

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Many times oils are extracted, by whatever form, then repressed orthinned with a carrier of alcohol or some such matter. This lowers the

quality of the healing properties of the oils as well as the price.

Facts on Healing Ailments with Aromatherapy

While aromatherapy is not a miracle cure for serious emotional issues,the use of essential oils can assist with individual emotional issues.

All oils do not provide the same advantage to all people.

Past memories linked with particular aromas have a positive or

negative effect. Choose fragrances that you distinctly like.Medical researchers expect it could cure memory disorders andAlzheimer's disease someday. It is seen that aromatherapy oilsare very strong and influence our basic emotions, hormonalbalances and even our survival mechanisms by affectingvarious areas of our brain.

This is not a substitute for regular healing

methods but a compliment to them.

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Safety concerns

Remember that essential oils are really chemicals natural or otherwiseand they can cause reactions in some people. Take normalcommonsense precautions to be safe.

Safety tips

Read about an essential oil before applying it.Never take essential oils internally.

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances andshould be diluted with carrier oils before applying themto the skin. Follow recipes for applications.

Have a recipe diluted further when using with children.Do not use with infants.

Do not apply citrus essential oils, especially Bergamot

before direct exposure to the sun. These essential oilsincrease photosensitivity.

Essential oils are not soluble in water. Make sure youdilute or fully disperse them when using water as a base.

Essential oils can cause a prickly, irritating sensation tothe skin. Do not rub water on the area. This will causethe oil and irritation to spread. Apply any vegetable/carrier oil to the area instead. This will absorb theessential oil and ease the irritation instantly.

Keep essential oils away from your eyes.

Keep essential oils out of the reach of children andanimals.

If skin irritation occurs or an allergic reaction occurs withany essential oil or product with essential oils in it,discontinue.

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Essential oils should not replace proper health care. Ifyou are under medical supervision consult with your

healthcare provider before using essential oils.While using candles for diffusion , keep in a steady placeand away from children, pets and elderly.

When using new oil for the first time, do a skin patch teston a small area of skin. Place a small amount of thediluted essential oil on the inside of elbow and apply abandage. Wait 24 hours for any form of reaction. Even ifa particular essential oil is not known to cause irritation,do the test. The reaction of oils can differ from person to

person.Use the smallest amount of essential oils that will get the

job done. If one drop will get the job done, don't use twodrops.

Some essential oils should be avoided during pregnancyor by those with asthma, epilepsy, or with other healthconditions.

Not all essential oils are suitable for use in aromatherapy.

Wormwood, pennyroyal, onion, camphor, horseradish,wintergreen, rue, bitter almond and sassafras are some ofthe essential oils that should only be used by qualifiedaromatherapy practitioners.

Keep children away from essential oils. Many essentialoils such as citrus oils can smell like they are safe todrink- they are NOT. Treat the oils like toxic medicines.

Essential oils are flammable. Keep them out of the wayof fire hazards.

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Results of Clinical Studies for problems

resolved by Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is particularly effective for stress, anxiety, andpsychosomatic induced problems, muscular and rheumatic pains,digestive disorders and women's problems, such as PMS, menopausalcomplaints and postnatal depression.

Here is a summary of the results from clinical studies:

Source: Holistic Online

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Aromatherapy for Behavior

Significant evidence exists that fragrant compounds and aromatherapyhave a profound effect on our mind and behavior. Animal studies havefound that hyper excited mice (after consuming a large quantity ofcaffeine) were calmed by the aroma of lavender, sandalwood, andother oils sprayed into their cages.

The same mice were found to become very irritable when exposed to

the aroma of orange thymol, and some other substances. These oilswere all detected in their bloodstream after about an hour.

Aromatherapy for Sleep

In a study reported in the British Medical Journal Lancet, elderlypatients slept "like babies" when a lavender aroma was wafted intotheir bedrooms at night. These patients had complained of difficultyfalling asleep and had to take sleeping pills to get sleep prior to thearomatherapy.

Aromatherapy for Postpartum discomfort

In a double blind study, 635 women applied lavender oil to theirperineal area (part of the body between the vagina and the rectum)after child birth. The women reported a distinct improvement betweenthe third and fifth day. (The discomfort is the worst during this timefor patients in the control group.)

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Aromatherapy for Colds

It has been well established that chicken soup is good for cold (both

historically and scientifically). Studies were conducted to find outwhether the effect was due to the action of the hot steam on the liningof the nostrils or whether the aroma of the chicken soup has anythingto do with it. The results indicated that chicken soup was moreeffective than the steam indicating the effectiveness of the aroma.

Aromatherapy for Stress

In a study conducted at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital inNew York, patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

reported 63 percent less claustrophobic after getting exposed to thearoma of vanilla. There was no change in their heart rate. Obviously,the aroma reduced their anxiety probably by the pleasant memoriesevoked by the vanilla aroma or by some other physiological response.

In another study, 122 patients who were in an intensive care unit,reported feeling much better when aromatherapy was administeredwith the oil of lavender (compared to when they were simply given amassage or allowed to rest.) No changes in the patients who weregiven aromatherapy were observed in the blood pressure, respiration,

or heart rate. Japanese have reported fewer mistakes by keypunchoperators when exposed to fragrance.

Aromatherapy and Male Sexual Response

Circulation to the male sexual organ was found to have improvedsubstantially by treatment with licorice or lavender with pumpkin pie.Doughnut with black licorice was also very effective. Men who areconsidered the most sexually active responded well to lavender, cola,and oriental spice; older males preferred the fragrance of vanilla.

These studies prove that aromatherapy is an effective therapy for thetreatment of male impotence from the blood vessel disease or frompsychogenic factors.

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Aromatherapy certification

If you are planning to become an aroma therapist, a number of schoolsoffer aromatherapy certification. Before you choose a school though,it's essential to understand what is meant by "certification."

There is no standardized certification for aromatherapy in the USA. Apractitioner who has aromatherapy certification has completed acourse of study that granted him a certificate of completion. Sincethere's no standardized curriculum either, there's no way to know whatthis "certification" means.

This lack of standardization is a problem for professionals. Becausethere is no core knowledge, it's difficult do the research necessary tobuild a body of knowledge for aromatherapy.

The lack of standardization is a problem for the public, too, becausethey have no way to evaluate what aroma therapists do. With nostandardized curriculum, and no core body of knowledge, anybodywith a scented candle can claim to be an aroma therapist.Unfortunately, that's usually what happens.

If you decide to pursue aromatherapy as a career, compare andevaluate several schools that offer aromatherapy certification.Compare their curricula against the standards approved by theNational Association of Holistic Aroma therapists. Make sure youunderstand what your state laws allow or prohibit.

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Aromatherapy Certification Curriculum should include the following :

Introduction to Aromatherapy

Anatomy and Physiology

Aroma-Chemistry and Botany

Distilling and other methods for extraction of oils

Knowledge about oils and their properties

Blending Techniques

Pressure Points and Body Systems

Scent Therapy

Safety Procedures

It is getting increasingly popular even in normal medicinalpractices to use some kind of aroma to calm or de stresspatients.

I have given links for classes and more information for theinterested.

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Aromatherapy links

111 Essential Oil and Absolute Profiles

For each profiled oil, you will find information on its botanical name,common method of extraction, oil color, oil consistency, perfumerynote, strength of the initial aroma, aromatic description, uses,constituents, and safety information.

http://www.aromaweb.com/essentialoils/default.asp

A.I.D.S. H.I.V. & AROMATHERAPY.

http://www.nature-helps.com/agora/aidsanda.htm

Aroma Therapy

Our mission is to provide free articles for others to learn and benefitfrom the beautiful art of AROMATHERAPY.

http://www.aromatherapyhouse.com/

aromacures

http://www.aromacures.com/aromacures-articles/healing-ailments-with-aromatherapy.htm

aromadatabase

The information provided from the database is for educationalpurposes only.http://www.aromadatabase.com/

Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

http://www.essential-oil-recipes.com/aromatherapy-diffusers.html

Aromatherapy Portal

On our portal it is very convenient, fast and easy for you to find theexact Aromatherapy info you are looking for.http://simplearomatherapy.com/

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Aromatherapy Recipes

Free Aromatherapy Information and Recipes for Every One

http://myaroma.blogspot.com/

Aromatherapy Resources

These aromatherapy free recipes have a variety of purposes, rangingfrom treatments for relaxation, muscle aches, pains, colds, flu etc.http://healingbodyworks.com/Aromatherapy_Free_Recipe.html

aromatherapyheals.com

Several articles .

http://www.aromatherapyheals.com/

AGORA, The Aromatherapy Global Online Research Archives

http://users.erols.com/sisakson/pages/agoindex.htm

aromaweb

AromaWeb offers over 450 pages of aromatherapy and essential oilarticles, essential oil profiles, carrier oil profiles, recipes.http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/wharoma.asp

Essential Oil Safety Information

http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/safety.asp

holisticonline.com

http://www.holisticonline.com/aromatherapy/aroma_what_is.htm

How to Make a Hot Compress with Aromatherapy

http://www.ehow.com/how_4917640_hot-compress-aromatherapy.html

mygreataromatherapy.com

Many general articles

http://mygreataromatherapy.com/category/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-course/

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National Association For Holistic Aromatherapy ( NAHA)

We are pleased to announce our new NAHA Online Yellow Pages,

which will run concurrently in both Aromatherapy Journal and ourwebsite.

http://www.naha.org/yellow_pages.htm

Pure Massage

Techniques for massage.

http://www.puremassage.co.uk/massage_techniques.asp

The Aromatherapy Place

Our mission is to provide our visitors with resources to beginpracticingEveryday Aromatherapy. Browse our Message Board,and feel free to post your own aromatherapy question.

http://www.auroma.com/

The Pleasures of Safe Aromatherapy

An online e book with lots of info.

http://www.secretsofaromatherapy.com/aromatherapy-body-

lotion.html

What Makes Aromatherapy Work?

http://www.aromacures.com/aromacures-articles/how-aromatherapy-works.htm

Aromatherapy 2.5

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils lists aromatic oils, base oils andindications. List for download.

http://www.brothersoft.com/aromatherapy-download-40178.html

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Courses

Free 5 Day Aromatherapy Course

Sign Up for our Free Aromatherapy E-course delivered to your emailbox every day for 5 days.

http://www.serenearomatherapy.com/aromatherapyminicourse.html

Introduction to Aromatherapy e-Course

Welcome to the FREE Beaumont College of Natural Medicine

Introduction to Aromatherapy e-Course. It will equip you with theknowledge and skill necessary to treat yourself and your friends andfamily safely and effectively. This course has been specially designedand written by Denise Whichello Brown.

http://www.beaumontcollege.co.uk/cgibin/ww_downloader/downloader.cgi

Aromahead Online

One free basic and some paid courses.

http://www.aromahead.com/online-classes

Aromatherapy

You will learn how it all started, how it developed and how it works.You will also learn treatments for moods and emotions, as well ashealth and beauty recipes. You will be provided with the tools tostart your own very special journey into the fascinating world ofplants and essences.

http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/17518

Introduction to Essential Oils

Learn how to use essential oils in your daily life and make wonderfulblends for family and friends! This course will offer you what youneed to know to get started in Aromatherapy.

http://www.aromahead.com/class/introduction-to-essential-oils

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Aromatherapy Certification Program Online (Online)

The Online ACP (Aromatherapy Certification Program) allowsstudents to experience an education with the Aromahead Institutethrough our exclusive digital curriculum. Through the onlinetextbook and references, access to exclusive videos, case studyassignments, and dozens of blending activities, students becomeprofessionally qualified in the therapeutic uses of essential oils. Fees$1,500

http://www.aromahead.com/class/aromatherapy-certification-program

MB Aromatherapy Dictionary Software - 1.60

MB Free Aromatherapy Dictionary Software is an extensivecollection of words related to the field of aromatherapy. This softwareincludes the different scents used and the different terminology withexplanations. All terms have been clearly explained in simplelanguage thus making it a useful resource for novices as well asexperts.

http://www.download32.com/mb-aromatherapy-dictionary-software-i50898.html

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Acknowledgement

The filler Flower graphics used here are from Hellas Multimedia

http://www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/default.htm.

The beautiful graphics are free.

Graphics from the net are acknowledged at the point.

Other clipart are from Microsoft WP Clipart Free Collection.

Some graphics are from me.

This e book is by Ms.Shobha Mathur [email protected]

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