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Aromatherapy

Apr 25, 2008

Lavender – a natural herb

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The most beautiful and attractive fragrant purple spikes of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) possess mood lifting and relaxing characteristics. From ancient times, this natural herb has been used as herb for easing stress and anxiety. Research done by scientists has revealed that lavender really relieves stress and relaxes mind.
Moreover, lavender is also used for enhancing sleep. […]


Apr 25, 2008

Flowers and healing characteristics

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Flowers are natural herbs. With their beautiful colors, scents and forms – flowers are natural healers. Look at beautiful flowers and you will feel great. According to botanists, there are approximately 240,000 types of flowering plants all over the world. Many flowers in addition to their attractive forms and scents possess natural healing characteristics.
Flowers […]


Apr 24, 2008

What are essential oils?

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Essential oils are extracted from the leaves, flowers, roots and other parts of a plant. Extracted oils are then distilled by either steam or water. However, the word oil associated with it is a misnomer and there are no such oily feelings if one touches the substance.
Essential oils consist of the natural plant products. […]


Apr 24, 2008

Aromatherapy and massage for people with learning disability

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The human body possesses senses and out of the five senses the sense for smell and touch play an important role, especially for people suffering from learning disability. The Olfactory system is directly associated with the brain. The senses of smell and touch are more sensitive than those of hearing and sight. So, Aromatherapy can […]


Apr 24, 2008

How aromatherapy is natural and pure?

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Aromatherapy, as the name suggests utilizes natural aromatic essences, which are called essential oils and hydrosols. These essential oils are extracted from plants. After several years research, scientists have found that these natural oils possess therapeutic characteristics.
However, most of us in our daily lives use essential oils, which are found in toothpastes, mouth washes, […]