What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential and absolute oils, for psychological and physical well-being.Aromatherapy is derived from two words. Aroma- meaning fragrance or smell and Therapy- meaning treatment.. Aromatherapy is an holistic treatment which can have a profound effect on the mind, body and emotions.

Essential oils are obtained from a wide assortment of plants, which have been steam distilled or cold-pressed from flowers, fruit, bark and roots.

Essential oils have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. There are many essential oils.

 The essential oils taken from plants and used in Aromatherapy have been described as their 'life force' - they are essential to the plants' biological process, as well as being the substance which gives them their scent. Synthetic oils, even if chemically similar, will lack all the natural elements, and that vital life-force, that make essential oils so valuable therapeutically. 

Essential oils are usually administered through massage, baths, compresses, or inhalation. When used in massage and bathing, essential oils are absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream.

Essential oils that are inhaled into the lungs are believed to offer both psychological and physical benefits, the oil molecules stimulate scent receptors in the brain that, in turn, trigger a response in the part of the brain that influences heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance. Aromatherapy advocates believe that essential oils can have a marked effect on body and mind.If not done correctly and safely, however, the use of essential oils can also have severe consequences.

Aromatherapy combines the soothing, healing touch of massage with the therapeutic properties of Essential Oils.

Massage oils for aromatherapy consist of an essential oil, or oils blended with a suitable carrier oil. Massage has a powerful effect on the body and the emotions, combined with the therapeutic qualities of essential oils massage can be a very invigorating or deeply relaxing experience.The components of the various oils are believed to aid in a variety of health, beauty and hygiene conditions

Essential oils can be blended together to also provide an especially pleasing aroma or a specific therapeutic action. A synergistic essential oil blend of the correct oils in proper proportions is considered to be greater in total benefit than each oil working independently.Before use essential oils need to be mixed with a carrier oil. Always mix essential oils in glass, porcelain or aluminum bottles as the oil will react with plastic.

Only the highest quality of essential oils should be used in aromatherapy. The majority of essential oils produced in the world market are used in the food flavor and fragrance industry, so essential oils are often found on the market adulterated with similar essential oils, chemicals and synthetics.

Not all ready-made aromatherapy products labeled with the word 'aromatherapy' are pure and natural. Products that contain artificial ingredients do not provide true aromatherapy benefits. At worst, they provide no benefit.

Aromatherapy provides health and body care on a completely natural basis, and the subtle qualities of the oils lend themselves best to a gradual experience.

Focusing on the powerful medicinal capabilities of essential oils, Sunspirit Aromatherapy carries an extensive range of therapeutic grade pure essential oils, whilst also embracing their emotional and spiritual effects.

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