The Impressive Facts About Mandarin Essential Oil
Mandarin essential oil has a delicious aroma that brings a feeling of joy and happiness to any occasion. Learn about its history, properties and many uses in aromatherapy . . .
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Angelica Root Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
As the name implies, angelica root essential oil is obtained from the roots of the herb Angelica archangelica, which belongs to the Apiaceae family of plants. It is also known as European/Norwegian angelica or garden angelica and has been used as an important healing herb throughout Europe for over a 1000 years. The species Angelica […]
Essential Oils for Common Ailments
The power of scent as a healing tradition dates back to the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Chinese. Today, more than ever, the use of aromatic plant oils has become a popular and effective way to restore balance to our hectic and often stressful lives. Essential oils can be employed in massage work, the bath, […]
Soothe Your Stress With Flowers!
Many people find that flowers bring a soothing and calming effect that can’t yet be explained fully scientifically. Over recent years though, medical studies have begun to agree with what has been written by many cultures throughout recorded history – flowers have the ability to affect our emotions. And if you are a devotee of […]
Aromatherapy May Ease Work Stress
Aromatherapy could help relieve work-related stress among oncology nurses, according to the results of a small study
Essential Oils Reduce Stress & Blood Pressure – Study
According to many aromatherapy books, the antidepressant and calming effects of certain essential oils can help to treat or even prevent high blood pressure, known medically as hypertension. The theory has always been that using essential oils to reduce stress and invoke a state of relaxation, also lowers blood pressure in the process. But for […]
Clary Sage Essential Oil Induces Relaxation – Controlled Trial
Whilst investigating the comparative efficacy of inhaled clary sage essential oil and lavender essential oil for reducing stress on females with urinary incontinence, researchers made a surprising discovery. Whilst far from conclusive, the results of this study are certainly interesting and may encourage further research along similar lines.
Aromatherapy Massage & Music Relieves Stress
Nurses working in an accident and emergency department reported that their anxiety levels fell dramatically when they were given aromatherapy massages while listening to music, according to research in the September 2007 issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Lavender Bath Soak
Nothing beats soaking in a nice warm bath at the end of a hectic, stressful day. And nothing beats the legendary power of lavender essential oil when you want to soothe, unwind and restore your mind and body. It is these properties, plus the appeal of its refreshing aroma that makes it the most popular […]
Lavandin Essential Oil Reduces Preoperative Anxiety
A study at United Hospital, St Paul, Minnesota, USA, has shown that the systematic use of lavandin essential oil (Lavandula x intermedia) can reduce preoperative anxiety in surgical patients.
