Aromatherapy is a kind of alternative medicine that takes advantage of organic compounds derived from plants for important health benefits.
Aromatherapy is a popular form of therapeutic treatment for a range of ailments or can be used in a home or office to fill the air with natural oil vapor. There are many different flowers that can help promote stress relief, relaxation, focus, and concentration.
Popular Herbs and Flowers for Aromatherapy
There are a variety of flowers and herbs that contain valuable essential oils and other compounds that can provide tremendous benefits when vaporized:
- lavender
- rose
- peppermint
- geranium
- bergamot
- jasmine
Aromatherapy Benefits
Aromatherapy is known to have a range of benefits, more research will likely uncover even more uses:
- promote relaxation
- stress relief
- increased energy
- antibacterial
- antiviral
- anti fungal
- anti inflammatory
Organic Byproducts Used for Aromatherapy
Essential oils are not the only compounds derived from plants that have a role in aromatherapy, other types of organic products used in aromatherapy are:
- absolutes
- phytoncides
- distillates
- infusions
- carrier oils