Aromatherapy refers to holistic therapies that use the aroma of plant extracts. After using lavender oil to heal burns, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist, coined the term « Aromatherapy » in 1937. Aromatherapy has been used as a healing method for thousands of years. In ancient China, aromatic oils were used to improve mood and for healing purposes in Greece. To extract oils from the dead, early Egyptians invented distillation equipment.
Aromatic oils have been used medicinally as well as for sacred and religious purposes for thousands of years.. Aromatherapy uses essential oils to reduce anxiety, calm depression, treat nausea, and heal respiratory ailments. Is aromatherapy actually effective? What science is behind the use oils to improve your health and well-being?
Aromatic
Chemicalists use this term to describe compounds that have a distinctive and strong scent.
Notice: Although the content of Sleepopolis is intended to be informative, it should not replace professional medical advice. You should immediately consult your healthcare provider if you suspect you might have a sleep disorder or other medical condition.
The Human Sense Of Smell
Aromatherapy stimulates the sense of smell, which is the most primitive sense among the five. Aromatic molecules are released into the atmosphere and then become gases which can be detected by the olfactory system of both animals and humans.
The human sense of smell has a higher level of sensitivities than the other senses such as sight or hearing. Despite being smaller than the receptors of other animals, the human olfactory sense is still very sensitive.A 2014 study found that the human nose can detect trillions of different scents..
The sense of smell is vital to survival and includes some of the most fundamental and oldest parts of the brain. The sense of smell allows us to recognize our family members and partners, and is crucial for building social relationships and establishing trust. Research shows that real body odors (not artificial scents) stimulate brain parts not normally used for scent recognition, but for recognizing familiar or frightening stimuli.
Also, the sense of smell strongly associates with long-term and short-term memory. Many neurodegenerative diseases start with loss of sense of smell.
The brain receives nerve impulses from the nose when it detects an aroma. The olfactory cortex is where aromas are identified and recognized by the brain. Nerve impulses to this area travel through the nose. Memories that are triggered by an odor often last longer, are more difficult to recall, and produce a stronger emotional response than memories that are triggered by other senses.
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The brain’s sense of smell involves the amygdala and hippocampus, which are parts associated with primitive emotion, associative learning or learning from a new stimulus. Research has shown that if a smell triggers a memory it activates amygdala in greater numbers than other types.Certain smells have powerful emotional effects on the brain, and can trigger certain receptors..
Positive scents are known to increase self-esteem and satisfaction.Positive emotions can influence the body’s inflammatory process, decreasing levels of proinflammatory proteins known as cytokines.. Research has also shown that people with anxiety are more likely to experience changes in their emotions due to smell.
Aromatherapy: The Science Of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy advocates believe that the treatment can have powerful mental and physical benefits.Aromatherapists claim that some benefits of aromatherapy include::
- Better sleep
- Pain management
- Relief for pain in the muscles and joints
- Reduced severity and number of headaches
- Soothing burns and other wounds
- Treatment for digestive discomfort
- A decrease in anxiety and depression
Although little research has been done on the physiological effects essential oils and aromas have been done, one study found that patients who were depressed required less antidepressant medication when they were exposed to citrus scents..
Multiple studies have shown that aromatherapy can improve mood. Lemon scent seems to be a consistent mood-boosting agent. This may be due to the human emotional response and memory of scents.Aromatherapy may also have the placebo effect, but in certain cases it can be just as potent as conventional medications..
Placebo effect
A psychological or physiological response that occurs in response to an external event, even if it isn’t actually causing one.
How To Use Aromatherapy
Each plant, stem, and flower has its own unique scent. It is composed of many chemical compounds. Aromatherapy essential oils are usually sprayed on the skin or reabsorbed through the nose.You can spray essential oils with a sprayer or diffuser into the air.
You can use them in facial steamers and compresses as well as clay masks.. Essential oils are often found in bath salts, creams, and body oils. You can also place a few drops of essential oil on your pillow to inhale the aroma while you sleep.
The FDA doesn’t regulate essential oils. Be careful when buying them and be sure to verify the origin of the oil. Essential oils should not be consumed internally as they can be toxic if ingested. Do not apply essential oils, absolutes, or other oils extracted from plants with solvents to your skin undiluted. Contact allergy may be indicated by a rash or itching.Stop using any oil or aromatherapy products that cause irritation to the skin and respiratory tract.
Lavender
One of the most loved herbs in the world is lavender. The dried lavender blossoms can be used for cooking while the oil and blossoms are used medicinally. Lavender oil is used in lotions and soaps for its antibacterial, antifungal and other properties.
Lavender is a common scent that can be used to alleviate anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, depression, and anxiety.. People who believe that lavender can relax muscles often apply oils and lotions to their skin. A good way to get the benefits of lavender’s calming properties is to diffuse it into the air before bed. You can add dried blossoms to your bathwater, or mix them with unscented lotion.
Vanilla
Vanilla is a wild orchid. Vanilla is a comforting, earthy aroma that is used most often in cooking, candles, perfumes, and other household uses. Vanilla is used to enhance or balance other scents and is common in hair- and skin-care products.
Vanilla essential oil is a semisolid resin that has been extracted from the vanilla bean.. Vanilla scents are known for their benefits to overall well being, especially when used in oil form.
Vanilla oil can be used in aromatherapy to produce feelings of comfort and calm. Vanilla oil can be used to promote relaxation and sleep.
Valerian Oil
Valerian oil is a perennial herb that’s native to Asia and Europe. Valerian oil and valerian teas have been long associated with relaxation. They have been used for years as a sleep aid. Valerian oil is approved in Germany as a herbal medicine and can be used to promote sleep and sedation.
Valerian oil could be a natural alternative to traditional sleep aids that have addictive properties. However, it may not have any undesirable side effects.. Valerian oil can also be used to reduce anxiety and nervous tension. Although the natural chemicals found in valerian are known to have antispasmodic, sedative and other properties, they should be used as a supplement or tea to achieve a significant effect. Valerian should not be used by pregnant women or children younger than three years.
Clary Sage
The Mediterranean region is home to the clary sage plants. The clary sage essential oils have been traditionally used to promote relaxation. It can also be used to relieve symptoms of menopause.
A study found that clary Sage oil, when inhaled in certain concentrations, can lower blood pressure.. This may promote relaxation and better sleeping. Clary sage oil can be added to aromatherapy treatments by adding two to three drops of oil to a diffuser or by adding small amounts of oil to the bathwater.
Sweet Marjoram
Sweet marjoram is often used for aromatherapy, but it is also good for cooking. When used in aromatherapy, or as a massage oil, this herb can improve sleep quality.Consuming it as a supplement or in moderation can help with digestion.
Sweet marjoram oil can be used to promote sleep quality. You can either use an oil or lotion containing it on your skin before bed, or inhale steam from a bowl of warm water with marjoram leaves.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a common ingredient in teas. It comes from the Asteraceae flower family..
Chamomile is known for its apple-like smell and taste and is used in many perfumes, shampoos, lotions and lotions. The use of chamomile as a sleep aid has been a long-held belief.
Although there are not many studies that support the use and aromatherapy of chamomile for sleep problems, one study did show its effectiveness as a tea. A second study found that massage therapy with chamomile essential oils was effective in reducing anxiety among cancer patients.
You can help your sleep by applying chamomile essential oil to the skin, diffusing the essential oil or lighting a candle with pure chamomile essence..
Peppermint
Ancient cultures believed peppermint oil could have both pain-relieving and antibacterial properties. Although peppermint oil might contain muscle relaxants that promote sleep, its effectiveness as an aromatherapy treatment is less certain.
Peppermint oil can be taken internally to ease stomach problems and pain. It can also be applied topically to reduce muscle spasms. Peppermint oil can be used inhale to relieve nasal congestion and reduce coughing.These effects may be due to the menthol in peppermint. They can also help with sleep problems such as upper respiratory infections or allergies.
Cedar
Cedar is used often to repel insects from storage containers and closets. Cedar is well-known for its strong smell and may be able to improve sleep quality.A study found that cedar scent can help reduce the time taken to get into deeper sleep.Similar to human beings, rats were able to sleep deeper when exposed to cedar oil smells.
Cedar oil should not ever be taken internally. Cedar oil can be irritating to the skin and should not be taken internally. You can use cedar essential oil as an aromatherapy treatment by adding a few drops to a diffuser or lighting a candle scented with cedar before you go to bed.
Last Word From Sleepopolis
The impact of scent on emotions is significant.The sense of smell is intimately linked to brain parts that are involved in learning and memory.Certain smells may have an emotional effect that can soothe or promote sleep.
Although there aren’t many studies on aromatherapy, it has been shown that certain scents have a positive effect on blood pressure and sleep stages. Aromatherapy can be used in a safe manner and may help users to relax, feel calmer and fall asleep faster if they are properly administered.
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