Aromatherapy can be used in more ways than you might think! Find out about smells for the senses and more here!
AROMATHERAPY- More Than You Might Think!
You might think of Aromatherapy being purely about smells! Let’s face it, the basis of all the well-known perfume brands we know is based on aromas! One way or another, we all love those different herbs, plants and natural substances! But, here you will see that aromatherapy can work its magic in many different ways! We can use these magic formulas very simply, to experience enjoyment and enlightenment. Giving an essential oil as a gift can also be a lovely, relatively inexpensive spiritual gift idea!
Aromatherapy is a complementary and holistic therapy. It encompasses essential oils, candles, incense, to name but a few. Often, many of these come together in a treatment. This creates a harmonious and relaxing ambience and aids the calming of the mind, body and soul. And of course, the scents of aromatherapy smell great too! Interestingly, they are also used for cleansing and protection of a person and/or their space. They can be also used in meditation, yoga, tai chi and for some to connect spiritually. And of course we can use them for more targeted, specific purposes as well.
Perhaps our sense of smell is often our least appreciated sense. But if you think about it, smells can make us feel many things! They can make us feel hungry, make us feel sexy or terribly attracted to someone, or even repulsed by them! But in addition, smells stimulate the imagination, conjure up memories, help us form clear pictures in our minds. They are the catalyst of all kinds of emotions. So, get into aromatherapy with us here and find out which smells can reward you and your loved ones!
THE ESSENCE OF AROMATHERAPY
For the purpose of this blog, we will be focussing on essential oils. People in the Well-Being industry often use Essential oils. In particular, people use them for massages, to promote relaxation. For those that practice alternative medicine, essential oils can also play a great role in the healing process. They are used for pain relief, and as anti-viruses, for mood and cognitive function enhancers, insomnia and so on.
We are so spoilt for choice today! We have such a wide range of essential oils available to choose from. And we can get these in pure or in ready-blended forms.
We can use essential oils in diffusers, baths, showers, steamers. But also in saunas, air fresheners, purifiers, humidifiers, face mist and toners, to name a few. And equally, we can place drops on our pillows or on a tissue, to promote serenity.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
Ancient civilisation used essential oils for therapeutic, spiritual, hygienic and ritualistic purposes. They also used them in cosmetics, perfumes and drugs. People considered Essential oils as being luxury items. Thus, they also often used oils as a means of payment. Many people also believed that essential oils increased the shelf life of wine and improved the taste of food.
In the 11th Century, people used distilled essential oils as medicine. During World War two, the French used essential oils to treat wounded soldiers too.
QUALITY OF AROMATHERAPY OILS
Aromatherapy products are regulated by the FDA for therapeutic use, especially essential oils. However this is not the position when they are used in cosmetics. Some oils are pure and others are blended with other oils. Often this includes carrier oils such as olive oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, hemp oil and so on. Often, the price reflects the quality and purity of the essential oil.
AROMATHERAPY OILS FOR GIFTS and HEALING
There are so many oils to choose from! Where do you start? Well there are some practical oils for the moment, such as Ravintsara, Niaouli or Tea Tree. These are purported to have powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties. They smell fantastic if you mix them with citrus-based essential oils such as lime or sweet orange. Interestingly, the citrus family are also shown to have similar properties. So, the old wives tales about lemons seem to have foundations! And you can also throw some relaxing oils into the mix.
If you are buying oils as gifts or have any allergies yourself, there are some oils you may want to avoid. Examples are Lavender or Pine for those that suffer with asthma. Despite this, quite a few sites actually recommend Lavender for asthmatics!
We decided to give you a quick overview of oils that could help you and your friends in an enjoyable, easy and eclectic way. So, let’s take a look at spiritual oils that can promote well-being for different areas of life, and that are great for chakra balance. Got a friend who lacks confidence? Someone you know want to meet the love of their life? Then pick your chakra, and choose your oils as a great gift!
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALING AND GIFTS
- Root: This chakra is about grounding, safety, stability, security, survival and real presence in one’s life. Peace at ones very centre. The root also concerns out home, so these are great home fragrances too.
Essential Oils: Myrrh and Patchouli
- Sacral: This chakra is about pleasure, passion, creativity and life force. It also concerns how we deal with relationships with other people.
Essential Oils: Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Sage, Ylang- Ylang and Ginger.
- Solar Plexus: This chakra is about personal power, inner strength, confidence, will and assertiveness.
Essential Oils: Juniper and Geranium.
- Heart: This chakra, is about all types of love such as romance, friendship, emotions, compassion and spiritual love.
Essential Oils: Rose, Melissa and Ylang-Ylang.
- Throat: This chakra is about verbally expressing oneself with ease and beauty. It is the centre of communication, which includes the ability to listen, as well as to explain oneself clearly.
Essential Oils: Chamomile, Rosewood and Thyme.
- The Third Eye: This chakra is about your intuition guiding you for your higher good. It is also the centre of the psychic senses. See below on this as well!
Essential Oils: Rosemary, Basil, Juniper and Thyme.
- Crown: This chakra is about connecting with the universal life force.
Essential Oils: Lavender, Rosewood, Frankincense, Myrrh and Sandalwood.
The above essential oils, assist in the balancing of the chakras, so we can reach our full potential. It is also worth noting, that incense and candles with these aromas, can also assist in our journeys.
As previously mentioned, there are many essential oils available on the market. Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Lemon, Lemongrass. Tangerine, Mandarin, Peppermint, Vetiver. Tea Tree, Ravintsara and Niaouli, to name a few. Essential oils are currently very popular and appreciated, in aiding the psychological and physical well-being of a person.
GET SOME PSYCHIC SMELLS GOING!
For anyone wanting to develop their psychic senses, let’s not forget that a psychic sense of smell exists! Known as Clairalience or Clairolfactance, this is the ability to promote psychic knowledge or spiritual connection through the sense of smell. Perhaps you have walked into a room and strongly smelled flowers that were not there? Or smelled a strong waft of cigarette smoke that suddenly comes to you when no one is smoking?
Certain essential oils are great for spiritual connection or stimulating these senses too. This is also why people have used incense for millennia. And yes, this is in spiritual centres for every religion, since time in memorial.
Sandalwood and Frankincense– connecting to a higher source, spiritual connection
Roman Chamomile– life path and revelation of true purpose
Clary Sage– Opening up the psychic senses, vision
Melissa– Spiritual freedom, resonates with high vibrational energies such as angels.
We hope you have given you some ideas and conjured up some picture for you! And don’t forget for spiritual healing, we have many of the very best for you. Sending powerful healing to people, animals, the past, the present and even situations. Try an uplifting, amazing spiritual healing session today.
