Holistic reasons and healing properties of
aromatherapy are quite well known. It is always a personal experience that leads one to extol the aromatherapy benefits. It is useful in the kitchen, beauty treatments and medical applications. Since the benefits are three fold they are divided in these three categories.
In the kitchen
Since centuries the use of aromatic herbs like sage, clove, basil, thyme, oregano, and garlic are commonly used in cooking. Can you imagine what a pizza would taste like without the rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme and basil sprinkled on it?
Each of them has properties that aid in digestion. With diuretic properties they immunize too. Most herbs are best used as sprinklers on cooked food.
Tulsi or basil leaves are also put on food served to the gods first.-because of its purifying properties. Garlic can be consumed raw even! But it is best used in combination with other spices. It has an aromatic flavour that enhances the recipes. Clove can be used as a natural mouth freshener after a meal. The essential oils in the herbs are the main ingredients of benefit.
In Beauty treatments
Ever came across any one who has not used turmeric paste on the skin for beauty or medicinal purpose? It is the best and simplest way to improve the biggest organ-the skin, in the body. Skin care, facials, tummy tucks, manicure and pedicures-today most parlours use
aromatherapy. Maximum benefits accrue from massages, facials, foot baths and moisturizers and creams.
The benefits of aromatherapy in beauty are an industry by itself. One can learn through individual courses the specialised benefits of aroma oils. Some of the most used aroma herbs for beauty include lavender, orange, sandalwood, cedar wood, ginger, cajuput, tea tree, turmeric, lemon,
Medical Benefits
Used as capsules, essential oils, herbal tablets, external and internal applications many aroma herbs have proved to be just than smelling good. Under proper medical supervision this is an excellent way of alternative healing. It takes long but it goes to the roots of the pain. Although it may not cure a chronic illness it can alleviate pain.