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Aromatherapy for a Home

mmanhoff • March 14, 2014

What is aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a substance that contains essential oils and aromatic plant compounds which help to improve a person`s mood and feelings. The product is also thought to be an alternative medicine, however the debate continues. In French, the product is valued as a medicine with the product being sold with the advice of medical doctors.

How does it work?

Scientists believe that when the essential oils are inhaled, it stimulates the olfactory part of the brain to signal the limbic system (part of the brain responsible for controlling emotions) to secrete chemicals that causes relaxation, calmness and even stimulation. Scientists’ further note application through massage increases comfort and calmness.

Types of Aromatherapy for your home

Aromatherapy for your home may include:

  • Rose scented candles will help to fill your home with sweet smelling perfume.
  • Fragrant sleep pillow gives you sweet and wonderful sleep.
  • Scented drawer liners for neat keeping of your clothes besides giving them a pretty smell.
  • Rose scented linen spray to refresh your fabrics before ironing and even after.
  • Homemade lemon verbena potpourri for placing in silver bowl near the entrance door to your living room giving your house welcoming look.
  • Lavender Scented Coat hanger Sachets for protection of linen and cloths from destructive moths.
  • Fresh Mint Room Spray which contains citrus undertones for use in all homes.

Application of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is applied in three main ways which include; Aerial spray which evaporates in the air giving your room a pretty smell, direct inhalation for respiratory disinfection, decongestion and psychological benefits and topical applications such as the skin through massage.

Aromatherapy for your home should be chosen with the help of good advice from an expert and reading of the instructions on the manual provided. When all is said and done aromatherapy makes our homes to look great.

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