Essential oils have many therapeutic properties based on the plant’s chemical components. Commonly essential oils are bactericidal, antiviral, immune supportive, and analgesic. Dr Jean Valnet , a French surgeon, effectively used aromatherapy in World War II to treat wounds when he ran out of antibiotics! Certain essential oils can brighten the mood (such as citrus oils) or can create a calming effect (like lavender and other floral essential oils). The response to an essential oil is very individual based on internal chemical landscape of the body, level of toxicity on the body, scent preferences, and past experiences associated with the scent. The essential oils act within 30 seconds of the initial scent recognition by activating the limbic system in the brain that is tied directly to the sense of smell. This limbic system is associated with emotional memories, and can influence the body’s response, both physically and emotionally.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 03:11:36 +0000
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