Aromatherapy
About Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of aromas to make you feel better emotional or physically. Typically the therapy is delivered via essential oils and herbs, but some synthetic scents are also effective. Essential oils are the oils from a plant or flower that provide it with its fragrance. The oil is extracted from the plant and is highly concentrated.
There have been very few, if any, studies conducted to determine exactly how aromatherapy works. However, smell is one of our five senses and like the other four it is very capable of triggering an emotional and physical response. In fact because the olfactory nerves are so close to the brain and the hypothalamus an emotional response is likely to occur.
Our sense of smell is probably the most under appreciated sense that we have. Vision, hearing, touch, are the most highly regarded with taste and smell trailing behind.
Emotional Response to Aromas
Listed below are some familiar aromas. Think about the aroma and take note of how you emotionally responded to it. Does it trigger a memory or a feeling?
- A roasted turkey
- Just brewed coffee
- Newly cut grass
- Baby powder
- Fresh baked bread
- Bacon and eggs
- Pine trees
- Your favorite soap
Aroma Association
Some of these responses may be positive and some negative. It is unique to each individual's experience. We remember smells from the people, places or events that we have experienced. Think about what aromas you may associate with the following:
- A movie theater
- The ocean
- Your grandparent's house
- A forest or park
- A child you're familiar with
- A hospital
- Your dentist's office
These emotional responses are typically from experiences, however; botanical aromas also trigger a response based on their chemical qualities. Perfume makers have been tapping into these qualities for centuries as well as herbalist and homeopaths.
The Carma Aromas
For Carma we have chosen essential oils that are thought to have relaxation qualities. Some ease tension, others mental exhaustion or depression. The oils we have chosen also have a very pleasing aroma and other healthy qualities.
We have included five different aromatherapy oils in CARMA so that you can chose your road to wellness.
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