Aromatherapy Relives Seniors From Several Illnesses’ Symptoms

Aromatherapy means using essential oils extracted from plants in order to improve psychological and physical health and well-being.

October 9, 2017 /MarketersMedia/ —

Certain types of alternative medicine are gaining popularity recently. One of these types is aromatherapy, which basically means using essential oils extracted from plants in order to improve psychological and physical health and well-being.

Many ancient civilizations, such as the Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, were said to have used aromatherapy for several purposes. However, a French surgeon called Jean Valnet was the first to use it for medical purposes, namely to treat wounded soldiers in world war II.

In the modern day, aromatherapy can be seen almost everywhere. Some walk-in tubs, for instance, have aromatherapy features, in addition to hydrotherapy and chromotherapy.

Aromatherapy in walk-in tubs is especially great for seniors, as it helps them relax and relieves stress. Although there is no medical proof that aromatherapy can in actuality prevents or cure illness, it is still used to help in treating certain psychological and physical symptoms, such as burns, infections, depression, insomnia, and high blood pressure.

When it comes to the elderly, there are certain essential oils that can be used to help relieve or calm certain symptoms of diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s disease, but the most popular ones these days are lavender, orange, peppermint, and frankincense.

Lavender essential oils are the most popular, mainly for the reason that they can be used for many purposes, but it is mostly known for their ability to promote calm, restful sleep, in addition to soothing aches and irritated skin.

Orange essential oils, on the other hand, are used in order to support emotional health, better digestion, and encouraging the appetite. While peppermint can soothe an upset stomach, open airways, and energize, cool, and soothe aches.

Lastly, essential oils extracted from frankincense are used to calm nerves, aid the immune system, support joints, as well as encourage cellular health.

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