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Essential oils are powerful tools to promote self-healing. They can be sedating or stimulating, some relieve pain and muscle tension, and most oils are antibacterial. Aromatherapy combines them with the healing power of touch. This holistic treatment benefits the body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Mind
Carefully chosen essential oils can increase concentration, memory
and productivity. Insomnia and other sleep disorders can be treated with sedative and relaxing oils. Mental fatigue, stress and tension can be combated and phobias and mental blocks can be addressed using the appropriate oils.
Body
Essential oils are well known for their antibacterial properties which can aid wound healing. Blood circulation can be boosted and lymph drainage stimulated encouraging the removal of toxins. Muscular aches and pains like arthritis and backache can be soothed, and energy and stamina can be increased relieving muscular fatigue. There are many other benefits including the treatment of skin conditions, digestive disorders and hormonal imbalances.
Emotions
There are several powerful anti-depressant essential oils that can calm, nurture, and help soothe grief and loss. States of nervousness, anxiety and panic attacks can be soothed, self-assurance and confidence can be increased.
Spirit
There is a long history of essential oil use by shamans and priests to raise consciousness and help connection to the higher planes. Today there are many essential oils commonly used to aid meditation.
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| The Fragrant Pharmacy |
The Fragrant Pharmacy by Valerie Ann Worwood shows how essential oils showcases one of the most holistic of medical systems. Essential oils can alleviate symptoms, prevent many illnesses and disorders and help in their healing process. [more info] |
| The Fragrant Heavens |
The Fragrant Heavens by Valerie Ann Worwood provides advice on the use of fragrance in many fields of spiritual practice and demonstrates how aroma can be used in healing, prayer and meditation. [more info] |
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