Aromatherapy, commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), is the use of volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants to affect someone’s mood or health.

When aromatherapy is used for the treatment or prevention of disease, a precise knowledge of the bioactivity and synergy of the essential oils used, knowledge of the dosage and duration of application, as well as, naturally, a medical diagnosis, are required. In the Anglo-Saxon world, even among “natural” practitioners like herbalists or naturopaths, aromatherapy is regarded more as an art form than a valid healing science. At best, it is viewed as a complementary and seldom the only treatment prescribed.

On the continent, especially in France, where it originated, aromatherapy is incorporated into mainstream medicine. Read the rest of this entry »

Vaporizers are considered as very useful and effective device that acts as a healthy alternate of smoking. Usually, it works by heating the herbs or aromatic plants and any other substances that is to be gasped. Since, it does not burn the herb; the substances that are released are natural spirit and do not have any side effect. So, vaporizers are the healthier option. Smoke lovers use this as a healthy option for the smoking. This device allows the user to breathe in the natural essence from the herbs and tobacco leaves instead of inhaling the toxins that are produced from the smoke. Vaporizes can be operated electronically and controlled digitally. Digital vaporizers allow us to adjust the temperature according to our requirement. Read the rest of this entry »

Potpourri is defined as mixture of dried flower, herbs, leaves, roots, barks and spices providing fragrance. Placed either in decorative wooden bowl, tied in small bags made from sheer fabric or specially designed pot pourri vase, a potpourri can last long if blended correctly. The word potpourri comes from the French meaning “rotten pot”. Read the rest of this entry »

Aromatherapy is a mind and body healing method that uses pure essential oils. Volatile plant essences and the aromatic molecules that derive from them create these pure essential oils. The most common method of producing these pure essential oils is steam distillation. These oils are quite concentrated, unlike standard vegetable or other cooking oil. To use essential oils, therefore a person would have to dilute them considerably before applying them to the skin. Read the rest of this entry »