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Aromatherapy for Healing Through the Senses

It's easy to figure out that the word aromatherapy means just that. It's therapy using aroma. The real questions lie in where those aromas come from, what they are used for and why.

In the town that we live in there is a little shopping hub called "Cocoa Village". In that village there is a charming little store front only about as wide as it's front french doors tucked between two buildings. This little "alley" houses a wonderful place called

Essential Massage with a long narrow gift shop in the front where you can buy beautiful art, aromatherapy candles and essential oils.

On occasion Ms. Roxi Hart will get her walk in "Cocoa Village". Sometimes during the day. Sometimes at night. During the day the doors of the Essential Massage are always open and as we get near, the wonderful aroma of the essential oils begin to waft through the humid Florida air. Immediately we get a sense of well-being and relaxation.

If we happen to be walking after hours anyone driving by will see two crazy girls and a little white dog standing in front of the shop with their noses up to the door just to catch the wonderful fragrance.

If you're lucky you may have had the good fortune of visiting "Cocoa Village" and experiencing Essential Massage firsthand. If not, you can visit their website and purchase some of those wonderful fragances for yourself.

Essential Oils for Aromatherapy

Chamomile -- Used for calming. Can be used for premenstrual tension, indigestion, acne and other sensitive skin conditions.

Eucalyptus -- Used as an antiseptic. Can be used for viral infections, coughs, colds, bronchitis, muscular aches and rheumatoid conditions.

Geranium -- Used as a mild astringent. Can be used for cuts, sores and infections. Can also be used as an insect repellent and to sooth skin problems, eczema and bruises. Another use for Geranium is for mild depression.

Jasmine -- Used as an anti-depressant for depression and post-natal depression. Also used as an aphrodisiac and to strenthen contactions during labor.

Lavender -- Used as a mild analgesic (painkiller). Can be used for headaches, bruises, wounds, insect bites and swelling. Can also be used for oily skin and acne, swelling, calming insomnia and mild depression.

Marjoram -- Used as a mild analgesic. Can be used for menstrual pain, sore throat, insomnia, headaches and poor circulation. Can also be used for acne, warming and insomnia.

Neroli -- Used as a mild sedative. Can be used for insomnia, nervous depression, anxiety, improving circulation, acne, backache and premenstrual pain.

Peppermint -- Peppermint helps to relieve headaches and indigestion. It also reduces mental fatigue, increases & maintains alertness, relieves nausea, and helps reduce itching. For repelling insects mix peppermint with lavender, orange, geranium, rosemary, juniper and other oils that repel insects. Warning: Do not use peppermint on infants and toddlers.

Rose -- Used as an antiseptic. Can be used for sore throats and sinus congestion, puffiness, mild sedative, increased libido, menopause, premenstrual pain and insomnia.

Rosemary -- Used as a mild stimulant. Can be used for fatigue, respiratory problems, asthma, forgetfulnes and rheumatoid aches and pains.

Sandalwood -- Used as an antiseptic. Can be used for dry, chapped or cracked skin, calming relaxation during meditation, as an aphrodisiac, or for acne.

How Do You Use Essential Oils?

There are several ways that you can use essential oils to get desired results. One of these is as simple as rubbing a dab of the oil on your temples. This is something that we have found to really work. Especially with lavender which can get rid of a headache pretty quickly.

Another thing that we like to do is mix a few drops of our favorite essential oil with spring water in a spritzer bottle. It can be used as a room spray or a pillow spray. Something you may want to try is to combine aromatherapy with affirmations. Make a spritzer with the essential oil that will help you with your particular issue and spritz your pillow with it. Lie down on your pillow and recite affirmations that coincide with that issue. For instance you could use Eucalyptus and recite " I am strong a determined"

For a little help with affirmations & aromatherapy try one of these essential oil combinations complete with affirmations.

Here are a few more great ideas that you can try:

Car Diffusers -- Make every driving experience a journey to another state…of mind that is. What a great natural alternative to artificially scented car air fresheners!

Home & Office Diffusers -- Whether using a lamp ring or plug-in scent ball, you can enjoy the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy in any room.

So go ahead, stop and smell the roses and see what aromatherapy can do for you!

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