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Is aromatherapy safe?
Training in the safe use of essential oils is part of all reputable aromatherapy courses. Certain hazardous oils should be avoided, for example wormwood is known to have high toxicity. There are specific contra-indications for example certain oils induce menstruation and thus are contra-indicated in pregnancy. Other oils are thought to trigger epilepsy in susceptible […]
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Is there a role for aromatherapy in mental illness?
Massage in general is mainly used to promote relaxation, and reduce anxiety. There is some evidence that aromatherapy massage reduces anxiety scores in the short term. The healing properties of aromatherapy are claimed to include promotion of relaxation and sleep, relief of pain, and reduction of depressive symptoms, the rationale being that the essential oils […]
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What is aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is based on the healing properties of essential plant oils. These natural oils are diluted in a carrier oil. Essential oils have been defined as ‘non-oily, highly fragrant essences extracted from plants by distillation’ which evaporate readily and have been used by doctors in France for their antibiotic and antiviral properties for many years. […]
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