The origins of aromatherapy date back thousand of years. Essential oil must be treated like medicines.
Aromatherapy is a form of altemative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, or health.
Many such oils are described by Dioscorides, along with beliefs of the time regarding their healing properties, in his written in the first century. Distilled essential oils have been employed as medicines since the invention of distillation in the eleventh century, when Avicenna isolated essential oils using steam distillation.
The concept of aromatherapy was first mooted by a small number of European scientists and doctors, in about 1907. In 1937, the word first appeared in print in a French book on the subject: An English version was published in 1993. In 1910, Gattefossé burned a hand very badly and later claimed he treated it effectively with lavender oil. Aromatherapy is the treatment or prevention of disease by use of essential oils,Other stated uses include pain and anxiety reduction, enhancement of energy and short-term memory, relaxation, hair loss prevention, and reduction of eczema-induced itching.
Two basic mechanisms are offered to explain the purported effects. One is the influence of aroma on the brain, especially the limbic system through the olfactory system.The other is the direct pharmacological effects of the essential oils.While precise knowledge of the synergy between the body and aromatic oils is often claimed by aromatherapists, the efficacy of aromatherapy remains unproven. However, some preliminary clinical studies of aromatherapy in combination with other techniques show positive effects. Aromatherapy does not cure conditions, but helps the body to find a natural way to cure itself and improve immune response.
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Good choice for oily or acne prone skin for regulating action. Hypoallergenic. Alodia blend freshly its massage oils on demand. Here is below some ideas of available oils. Special blends and Signature oils are also available to meet your special requirements.
Blended oils: Relaxing massage oil.
Floral massage oil: A rich flowery blend of Lavender, Jasmine and Rose.
Fresh orange massage oil: a refreshing orange massage oil with a slight touch of peppermint essential oil.
Thai tradition massage oil: a rich herbal blend based on the scent of the Thai traditional herbal balls.
Ginger & Lemongrass massage oil: a pleasant herbal scent.
Sweet baby massage oil: a sweet aroma of rice milk and vanilla, pleasant and relaxing.
Lavender massage oil: Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving tension. It is effective for headaches and insomnia. Lavender relieves burns. Lavender tones and revitalizes the skin.
Floral massage oils: A large range of Thai traditional floral aromas like Jasmine, White Lotus, Frangipani (Leelawadee), Orchid, Moke, Ylang-ylang or Peep.
Fruit massage oils: Citrus massage oils: Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Bergamot, Lime. All these aromas are available in single scent and also in a variety of combinations.
Fruit fragrance massage oils: This range of massage oils is very popular with urban Spa goers especially, Raspberry, Strawberry, Apple, Peach. More local fruits are also available and popular like Banana or Mango.
Herbal massage oils: Lemongrass massage oil: Lemongrass oil has great benefits as a muscle and skin toner, and revitalizes the body and mind. Lemongrass oil is used to assist with for over exerted ligaments and as a general tonic. It is a good muscle relaxant.
Peppermint massage oil: Peppermint refresh the spirit and stimulate mental agility. It improves concentration. It helps in general respiratory disorders like sinus congestion.Over the skin, peppermint oil is used to relieve skin irritation and itchiness at the same time having a cooling action.
Eucalyptus massage oil: Eucalyptus oil is very helpful when used for headaches and respiratory problems. It has a soothing and calming effect on the whole body and helps the immune system. The oils is also effective against bacteria especially stapyloccoi and has a refreshing and stimulating action on the mind, helping to improve concentration.
Citronella massage oil: Citronella oil’s most useful quality is as an insect repellent. Citronella oil helps to clear the mind and has a general toning and tonic effect on the body. It also has deodorizing qualities.
Tea Tree massage oil: Tea Tree oil is important for the health of the immune system as it acts as an immune-stimulant and increases the body ability to fight off infections while it also helps to relive the mind and body after shock. The oil is used with great effectiveness to ward off infections of any kinds.
Turmeric massage oil: Turmeric oil is recognized in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-sceptic properties. The oil is recognized for its warming properties and is useful in treatment of rhumatism.
Ginger massage oil: Ginger oil help ease muscle aches and pains, as well as poor circulation and arthritic pain.Its warming qualities are good to use for feelings of loneliness and winter depression. Its energizing properties make it a good aphrodisiac.
Basil massage oil: Basil oil is a good tonic for the treatment of nervous disorders and stress It is used to clear the mind and relieve intellectual fatigue, while giving clarity and mental strength.It has a beneficial action on the respiratory tract and refreshes the skin.
Rosemary massage oil: Rosemary is wonderful for clearing the mind and mental awareness while having excellent brain stimulant properties. It helps with headaches, migraines, mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion. On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness and swelling. Its astringent action is effective to counter sagging skin.