Gabriel Hernández
23. Pharma Student and Kitchen Lover. Trying to bring the best of pop and indian culture to everyone.+ info
Humans have used aromatherapy for thousands of years. Ancient cultures in China, India, Egypt, and elsewhere incorporated aromatic plant components in resins, balms, and oils.
These natural substances were used for medical and religious purposes. They were known to have both physical and psychological benefits.
How does it work?
Aromatherapy works through the sense of smell and skin absorption using products such as these:
- diffusers
- aromatic spritzers
- inhalers
- bathing salts
- body oils, creams, or lotions for massage or topical application
- facial steamers
- hot and cold compresses
- clay masks
You can use these alone or in any combination.
Is it safe?
While many claim that aromatherapy has been a source of relieve and wellness, some people question their effectiveness because there are no real evidences to prove it. However, as a second method to treat certain disease it can be very helpfull.
What conditions can I treat?
Aromatherapy is told to work on almost any condition if you use the right escence, going from cancer to migraine, anxiety and even autism. So are we looking into a golden medicine?
Here's a netflix show that in its first chapter explores this specific treatment, why not to check it out?