
Aromatherapy is a term used to refer to various traditions making the use of essential oils. They could sometimes be used in conjunction with other alternative medical practices and spiritual beliefs. Common use of aromatherapy products include medicine, massaging products, and any topical application that includes the use of essential oils. Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine using essential oils {EOs} and various aromatic compounds from the plant. The purpose is to affect your mind or health. When the plant is used to make essential oils only the monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes are recovered. This is what makes them unique from other herbal products in which the lighter phytomolecules are recovered with the distillation process.
There are various routes of administration of aromatherapy compounds. Included are:
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direct inhalation-used for respiratory disinfection, decongestant, expectoration as well as psychological effects.
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aerial diffusion- used for aerial disinfection or environmental fragrances.
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oral, vaginal, rectal- used for infection, congestion, parasites, perfume for body scenting, and anointment’s.
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topical applications- used for general massage, baths, compresses, and therapeutic skin care.
Then there is the use of aromatherapy in candles. This route of administration would be be direct inhalation. Another route would be with topical application when using a gourmet body massage soy candle from the spa collection. The fragrances offered are Citrus Fantasy, Cool Breeze, Enchanted Journey, Lavender Fields, Pleasant Dreams and Sensual Moments. With cold weather coming snuggle up close to that special someone and offer them a body massage to take away the winter blahs. These special soy candles will add vigor to your love life.
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