Aromatherapy: the incredible properties of essential oils for your well-being
Aromatherapy, through the use of essential oils, gives the body and mind an immediate well-being, so much so that it can be counted among the most effective natural remedies for treating various psychophysical ailments or even, simply, to guarantee those who makes use of some relaxation.
Not surprisingly, aromatherapy represents one of the increasingly popular, accessible and required forms of care and can be considered a branch of phytotherapy, a practice that is based on the use of highly concentrated essential oils, obtained from flowers and plants.
The oils used in aromatherapy are usually extracted by distillation, in steam currents that make it possible to separate the oil from the water. These "essences" are present in nature in the form of small droplets in the petals of flowers or in the resin of trees, in the roots of aromatic plants or, again, in the peel of fruits.
The use of oils can take place in different ways. Let's find out together after having deepened the history of aromatherapy and its incredible properties for our physical, emotional and mental well-being. You won't be able to do without it anymore!
History of aromatherapy: essences as natural remedies
The term "aromatherapy" was coined around 1920 by the French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé, but the origins of this practice are much more remote. In all human cultures, aromatic plants have enjoyed a particularly important status because since ancient times it was discovered that, if burned, they were able to produce beneficial effects on body and mind.
It has been almost ascertained that the first to use aromatherapy and essential oils were the Egyptians who used large quantities of aromatic substances during magical, healing and cosmetic practices.
The ancient Greeks learned the aromatherapy art from the Egyptians, using the essences for their healing, calming, stimulating properties: in short, real natural remedies that the Romans would soon inherit.
Aromatherapy: all the properties of essential oils for your well-being
Essential oils have numerous properties and beneficial effects on our body and psyche, whether they are simply inhaled or ingested or, again, used for massages. Thanks to their antibiotic powers they can function, for example, as bactericides and fungicides. They are indicated for treating skin disorders because they can fight infections and accelerate the skin healing process. They can then have a pain-relieving action or cure circulatory problems, as well as seasonal ills, from cough to sore throat, up to bronchial inflammation.
Some essential oils act as real natural balms with an expectorant effect, others have recognized effects on the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Aromatherapy uses essences for calming or even energizing and revitalizing purposes.
Who has never noticed the almost immediate relaxing effect of a certain perfume? The essences act on the emotional sphere, involving sensitivity and memory. Aromatherapy is very effective in treating mood disorders: orange, peony, lavender, vanilla , cherry blossoms, tea tree ... you will immediately realize the power these oils have to promote your well-being!
How to use essential oils to heal body and mind
The main, simple and most widespread way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy is the use of essential oil diffusers, highly sought after for their elegance and functionality. Of course, not all diffusers on the market have these characteristics: most require power sockets, addition of water every 3 hours of use, the need to purchase the oils separately and to dose them ... Anything but practical, in short!
The Air Wick essential oil diffuser, on the other hand, does not present any of the problems listed: it is wireless, has a pre-dosed refill that does not require you to add water and a duration of 45 days! Its elegant design makes it perfect for home decor, an object of tasteful furniture and, at the same time, of undoubted usefulness, ready to give you a home escape from stress, in full relaxation.
The Air Wick diffuser transforms essential oils into a cloud of fragrance, which is gently released, ready to envelop you in the freshness of its fragrances, for a moment of instant harmony.
The product is present in three different fragrances, for every need: mandarin and sweet orange for an energizing and revitalizing effect; peony and jasmine, with rebalancing and relaxing power; vanilla and cherry blossoms, to create an "enveloping and pampering atmosphere".
Other forms of use of essential oils
Essential oils are used very often in the beauty field: they adapt to every type of skin and every phase of your skin routine. Watch our video on how and when to use them for 100% organic beauty:
Essential oils can also be used as massage oils, to be applied directly to the body. Be careful, however, never to use them pure, but in combination with creams or oils such as almond: just add a few drops of essential oil (such as lavender or tea tree) for an immediate relaxing and anti-inflammatory effect.
Drops of essential oil can be added to the bath water: a dozen are enough to obtain the desired effect. If you don't have a bathtub, but only a shower, pour a few drops directly onto the sponge.
Finally, the oils can be used in the kitchen to flavor dishes and drinks, or to make a homemade mouthwash, a natural remedy against inflammatory problems such as gingivitis, canker sores or sore throats.
