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Fragrances have the capacity to transcend an individual to a different realm.
It has an effect on our physical well-being as well as our emotions (moods). Aromatherapy, as the name indicates is ‘treatment / therapy with fragrances”.
A long-lasting fragrance always keeps the mind fresh and cheerful. Everything associated with aromatherapy smells nice.
It deals with the healing tides of smell which has a relaxing and soothing effect. Aromatherapy accessories and equipments play a vital role in the healing process and the former makes use of aromatic essential oils / extracts from plants to heal various conditions, both physically and mentally.
Common essential oils used are lavender oil(antiseptic), sandalwood oil(aphrosidiac), eucalyptus oil(anti microbial) etc,. Aromatherapy Accessories ‘Accessories’ bring to our mind all the things associated with room decoration. Aromatherapy accessories provides dual benefits of enhancing the beauty of the room and improving the physical and mental health of an individual.
To name a few, aromatherapy pendants, lamps, inhalers, candles and so on. Aromatherapy Equipments The various aromatherapy equipments which goes hand in hand with accessories are fan diffusers, electric heat diffusers, lamp rings, claypot diffusers and candle diffusers. Clay Pot Diffusers A clay pot closed with a cork is used. The aroma of the oil permeates through the pot Candle Diffusers A ceramic container with a provision for holding a candle which heats up the essential oil and thereby the aroma spreads. Lamp Rings These have a terracotta ring which fits in to a bulb.
It has a small inundation which holds the oil. The heat from the bulb heats up the oil, thereby emanating the fragrance. Fan Diffusers The essential oils are placed on an absorbent tray in front of a fan and the power is switched on, thereby spreading the fragrance to a larger area. Electric Heat Diffusers This makes use of heat and fan to emit the fragrance. The oil is heated and the fan aids in spreading the fragrance ,as in the previous case. Benefits of the diffusers: -The fragrance of the oil is diffused at a progressive rate. -It lasts for a comparatively longer time. -Any essential oil of an individual’s choice can be used. Aromatherapy storage boxes are available which improves the keeping quality of the essential oils, as they are susceptible to climatic changes. Aromatherapy at Household level This makes use of simple aromatherapy accessories and equipments at home level: -Light a candle for 5 minutes. Pour 2-3 drops of essential oil on the melted wax, after putting off the candle. -Dab a tissue with 4-5 drops of essential oil. Though this is easy, it fails to provide a long-lasting effect. -Take a bowl of boiled water and add 3-4 drops of essential oil. Benefits of Aromatherapy: -Mental health -Effect on the central nervous system -Metabolic Effects And the list goes on...
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