The great tide of Western medicine is turning: we've become so jaded with the obvious inadequacies and waste of our medical institutions, with a deep feeling that "something just ain't right", that Natural Medicine is quickly becoming mainstream. It's about time! When did "Conventional" medicine become "Alternative"? Now plant medicine is quickly coming back in favor -- folks are trusting the beauty and grace of planet Earth, and that she has all the medicine we'll ever need. And with that, enter Aroma Medicine. No longer do we need to feel a little odd talking about Aroma "Therapy"; while this has always really been defined as the branch of medicine utilizing the organic volatile molecules produced by plants, the term has been stigmatized …show more content…
Natural medicine doctors have been admonished for years by proclaiming that "nature has a cure", yet the body of evidence continues to grow with the many studies showing the anti-tumorial action of oils like Frankincense and Lemongrass. These plants have been used for centuries for healing -- now, the essential oils offer us very concentrated medicine that happens to be very compatible with our physiology. Essential oils easily penetrate our cell membranes, travel safely through our bloodstreams, and can play a dual role of eradicating tumors while enhancing the ability of our immune system to do its job (other studies are showing essential oils actually "tune" the electrical state of our white blood cells such that they do a better job of removing unwanted microbes from our …show more content…
Tea Tree essential oil is a wonderful, effective antibiotic, especially useful when combined with soothing Lavender for childhood cuts and scrapes (if you're tough, just use the Tea Tree to prevent infections). Essential oils have been shown to reduce bacteria in the mouth which reduce tooth decay. Helichrysum essential oil is one of the most profound pain relievers and inflammation-reducers for muscular injuries, and makes small kitchen burns heal almost instantly (just a drop on that little hot spot and you'll be quickly convinced!). Sea Buckthorn heals wounds and reduces wrinkles. Chamomile or Mandarin have been used for years in Europe to soothe the traumas of childhood, and lend a hand to parental sanity. The scent of many pure essential oils just makes folks happier (and it's important to note this same results do not occur with "fragrances", a term for man-made smells -- they do not have the same make-up as natural plant aromatics do -- and in fact, many people are allergic to
An increasing number of medical schools are now offering courses in alternative medicine for their students, and some hospitals already have alternative medicine departments. The availability of healers and doctors practicing holistic medicine has also increased in recent years, and more and more people are educating themselves in these new fields. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that between 65 and 80 percent of the world’s population (about 3 billion people) rely on traditional medicine as their primary form of health care.
Many people search for alternative ways to treat illnesses other than the conventional use of drugs and surgery. These alternative ways include aromatherapy, naturopathy, and homeopathy. Aromatherapy uses essential oils to treat the illness. Naturopathy is a system of treating diseases through using essential oils to treat the illness. Naturopathy is a system of treating diseases through using a
Essential oils have long played a role in our physical and emotional well-being. Not only can certain scents bring about peace and tranquility or boost energy, they can also treat various medical conditions and improve your overall health. They can be used as a supplement to traditional healthcare practices in order to trigger your body's natural healing processes.
There are many essential oils used in aromatherapy which have several healing properties. For example, peppermint oil can be used to relieve chest congestion, fevers, and pains in the joints of the body.
Aromatherapy can be used to treat many problems such as nausea, body aches, anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, labour pain and hormonal problems (Lane et al., 2011; Medicalnewstoday.com, 2018). Aromatherapy can be used in addition to other medicine practises including those performed by allied health professionals, or on its own (Medicalnewstoday.com, 2018). For example, a study conducted by (Olapour et al., 2013) has found that aromatherapy can provide pain relief to women who have recently had a
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. As of 1990, there has been estimated 5 million people who have been taken by the disease. Every one of four people in the U.S will die of cancer, averaging at 1,500 people per day. There are many things in our daily lives that contribute to the growth and spread of cancer. The food and chemical industries take the blame. Naming it the “man made disease.” What many people do not understand is that there are other treatment options rather than chemo and radiation therapy. One of these alternative treatments is natural medicine. Natural medicine is beneficial because people have
The sense of smell is a powerful tool that humans have at their disposal. It can have an impact on one's psychological system. When smell enters the scene receptors in the nose, the signal is sent to the olfactory cortex and some parts of the limbic system. The limbic system is responsible for emotions, so it is possible that the sense of smell can have an impact on one's mental make-up. Aromatherapy can be used to treat patients with depression and anxiety using odors. However, studies involving aromatherapy are limited and these claims are not fully solidified. A study to see if aromatherapy is effective in treating depression would be a case study. Case studies provide more information over a longer period, which will allow for the patient
Therefore, you need to match the oil to the condition you are trying to treat. Lavender is an excellent oil for relaxing you right before bedtime. Tea tree oil is a good natural antiseptic to use for cleansing your skin. You can use essential oils along with traditional medical treatments. You should let your doctor know what you take, but you don't need to stop conventional treatments if you want to try essential oils to help you heal. The oils can complement other therapies such as taking ginger oil to combat nausea during chemotherapy. Stock your medicine cabinet with a few basic oils so you'll always have something on hand to treat cuts, burns, stomach upsets, and
Clinical aromatherapy intension of application is includes inhalation and topical absorption of diluted essential oils from 3% to 5%. Safety precautions must be strictly observed as essential oils above 2% may have potential drug drug interaction and adverse skin reaction. Due to potential drug drug interaction with essential oils, Clinical Aromatherapy or interventions with essential oil should comply to safety standards as advised by a qualified aromatherapist. Oral ingestion is contra indicated unless prescribed by individuals with proper credentials and licensing.
Initially I had intended for this paper to focus solely on the benefits of essential oil use
In this essay, I will determine how and to what extent aromatherapy should be tested to see its scientific validity. Science is ever changing, hypothesis built on top on ranging hypotheses, theory after theory continually being ratified and disproved, never-ending ideas of experiments, case studies, and surveys; these all furthering of human understanding of this world. Mainstream science can also often be classified as pseudoscience because it has hence been disproven, but not to the extent where the general public accepts or even realizes its apocryphalness. Aromatherapy is partially under this category because there is no definitive research proving either way because of the challenges in research, but in order to be determined scientifically
363). Various applications of aromatherapy can be readily traced back to India, Egypt, and China. The premise of aromatherapy has been one of the underlining treatment threads that progressed to Western culture for natural cures and therapy. In the early 1900’s, herbal books were published that helped develop the attention to the aromatherapy concepts (Myatt, 2005, p. 364). Although aromatherapy applications vary from location and state, there may be an inherent risk associated with toxic herbal products. As cited by d’Angelo (2002), aromatherapy is one of the fastest growing modalities in CAM applications today (Butje, Repede, & Shattell, 2008, p. 47). With over 80 million patients suffering from pain related conditions, the scope of applications is greater within the United States.
In the meantime, your kitchen may well provide the basic ingredients for some surprisingly powerful mood-boosting aromatherapy: From the scent of vanilla to that of freshly baked apple pie with cinnamon, both of which are calming and mood enhancing, to various citrus fruits, especially grapefruit, orange, lemon, or lime, you probably have everything you need right at
Having a pet that is sick or injured can be hard; you want to provide relief without using the harsh man-made medicines that can be more harmful with side effects, etc. However what can we do for our four-legged babies? This was my dilemma wanting to help my dog I went on the hunt for alternatives. I found Hobbs book for using essential oils for our pets. I personally didn’t know that aromatherapy could be used for pets. Nevertheless the author’s writing style is so wonderfully written, easy to read and understand helping me to get started with basic how-tos. I personally wish there had been more but you can’t go wrong with what Hobbs has provided. I loved that not only I found out what oils are best for certain aliments such as the cinnamon/clove/rosemary/lemon
Researchers now realize the power of essential oils which can avoid dangerous cancer from spreading. Benefits of essential oil are no longer being doubted.