Is all the Hype About Aromatherapy and Essential Oils True?

The Dark and Middle Ages

Ironically, though aromatherapy was regarded as superstition throughout the Dark Ages, one of the few places it was kept alive and healthy was in the monasteries, where monks used plants from their small herbal gardens to produce infused oils, herbal teas, and medicines.

It wasn't until midway through the Middle Ages, when societies were devastated by Bubonic and other plagues, that we "rediscovered" that certain aromatic derivatives helped prevent the spread of infection. Cedar and pine were often burnt to fumigate infected homes and streets.

Can aromatherapy cure my major illness or psychological problem?  Aromatherapy may help with a physical condition, may help with symptoms, may effect your mood aromatherapy can help with a physical condition, can help with symptoms, can affect your mood, or help alleviate or temporarily eliminate stress, or other psychological factors by incorporating aromatherapy into your lifestyle

Aromatherapy is not intended to replace standard medical care, but is meant to complement it. In some cases, under the the guidance of a qualified practitioner, aromatherapy can offer an alternative choice to taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Aromatherapy can offer practical benefit for a variety of common ailments or symptoms such as assisting with cuts, wounds, bruises, inflammation, arthritis, muscle stiffness, indigestion, acne, skincare, haircare, hygiene, PMS, menstruation, and for providing mental and emotional assistance with such issues as stress, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, fear and enhancing concentration.

 Aromatherapy does have valid and extraordinary uses. It can improve one's lifestyle tremendously, especially if you take the time to become educated about each essential oil, its chemistry, safety and applications. But, as with anything in life, sensibility comes into play. Do not fall prey to any claims that aromatherapy can cure major illnesses or can cause miracles to happen. Aromatherapy can be play a beneficial role in assisting with illnesses, but it should not be depended upon as a cure.