Aromatherapy and its benefits
As a complimentary treatment Takama recognises the importance of Aromatherapy in the holistic healing of the body.
Aromatherapy is the use of organic compounds to improve your mood, mental state, and/or health. Those organic compounds are called essential oils. They’re made from various plant parts, such as roots, seeds, leaves, and blossoms.
Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy designed to treat the whole body and aims to assist the body’s natural abilities to heal, rest and recover from stress and illness.
Humans have used aromatherapy for thousands of years. Ancient cultures in China, India and Egypt recognised aromatherapy’s ability and essential oils distillation is attributed to the Persians in the 10th century, though the practice may have been in use for longer.
Each essential oil has an array of unique healing properties, uses, and effects. Our sense of smell is directly linked to the brain, which is why we react in different ways to each scent. When the brain receives a smell, it sets off a reaction in the body. This is where you may feel hunger, feel energised or relaxed. The nerves in our nose can also recognise smells and link them with a memory, which is why certain scents can make you feel happy or sad.
Aromatherapy is now being recognised in the science world and is listed on The NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners. It is increasingly used in palliative care and is used alongside conventional treatment. Research into its effectiveness is encouraging and continues to grow
Some of the benefits
- manage pain
- improve sleep quality
- reduce stress, agitation, and anxiety
- treat headaches and migraine
- ease discomforts of labour
- fight bacteria, virus, or fungus
- improve digestion
- improve hospice and palliative care
- boost immunity
Please noted you should always take care if you are sensitive to strong smells. Read the instructions on your essential oil products before use.