Feng Shui and Aromatheraphy

Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils, extracted from plants, trees, seeds and shrubs for improving emotional and physical well being. The principle behind aromatherapy is based on the mysterious and phenomenal sense of smell, which causes absorption of the essential oils into our blood stream. These oils affect the way we feel, act and respond. These essential oils when used by themselves or in combination with other essential oils are very effective. They may be used for treatments such as cleansing, balancing, freshening, deodorizing, transformation, energizing and aligning.

Some of the benefits of the specific oils are:

The of use orange, lime, lemon grass or peppermint essential oils is excellent for stimulating the atmosphere.

Essential oils of juniper, pine, sage and eucalyptus can be used for purification.

Lavender is widely used and is most popular in treating scalds and burns. It is said to be equal to natural chi.

There is a fascinating and compelling story about a French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse and lavender oil. It is said that while he was conducting an experiment in distillation he burned his hand. Seeking relief from the pain he plunged his hand into a vat of pure lavender essential oil. The pain vanished almost instantaneously. Within a few days his hand had healed, leaving no blisters, no scars or infection. Hence the popularity of lavender oil for the treatment of scalds and burns.

Essential oils of bergamot, ylang ylang and lavender are good for enhancing memory. Studies are being done with the use of these oils to improve the memory of the elderly and those suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. The sense of smell and memory is linked so strongly that certain aromas can trigger the association of a person or event with certain scents. Therefore they are finding positive results among these patients with the use of these essential oils.

Essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, roman chamomile and peppermint may be used for sore throat, cough and the common cold.

The following essential oils are effective in increasing your appetite; lemon, lime, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

How to use these oils.
You may add a few drops of the essential oil you chose to use in a mister bottle, fill the bottle with water, shake well and mist around the areas of your home, starting at the door and going throughout the house. You may also add a few drops to your tub bath. Adding a few drops to a flower basket will also spread the aroma throughout your home.

Aromatherapy is becoming more popular and more acceptable as an alternative treatment in many ways. Aromatherapy schools are opening their doors and the opportunity to build a practice as an aromatherapist is blooming. It seems as if this old Feng Shui principle is on a revival and will be here to stay. Practice it and begin to enjoy the amazing effects of how it can enhance your health and well being.