What are the Benefits of Aromatherapy?

There are certain benefits of using essential oils in the ‘aroma’ way. When essential oils are directly released by diffusing them into the lungs, they have great psychological and physical benefits. This happens because the aroma stimulates a reaction in the brain that helps the rest of the body. But, if essential oils are not administered properly, they can cause serious damage and be detrimental to health.

Aromatherapy is not only beneficial when used by way of a diffuser, it also works wonders when used by way of physical application. Essential oils that are applied on to the skin, with the use of base oil, are also a great way of using aromatherapy. But remember that while using a essential oils they should never be used directly, they should always be used with a carrier oil such as grape seed oil, sweet almond oil or apricot kernel oil.

Other than being used for physical and psychological well-being, essential oils can also be used as a natural pesticide and insect repellent.