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Each fragrance has an effect on a different part of the brain. Eucalyptus can be used to loosen chest congestion while lavender is a good treatment for insomnia. When trying out a particular fragrance it is recommended that you apply it to the soles of your feet. It is less likely to increase the heart rate or cause a reaction.
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The smell stimulates nerve endings, which send messages to the brain.
The fragrance works on different parts of the brain to heal specific ills.
The most common property of many fragrances is that they help you relax.
Specific essential oils have their own special properties to heal specific ailments.
It can be used as an expectorant.
A drop on the pillow before sleeping on it will send you into dreamland before you know it.
Peppermint cools the air when it is used as an air freshener.
It is ideal for use during hot weather.
It triggers sweet memories and lulls you into a good mood.
Jasmine is recommended for couples looking for a spark to ignite their passion in bed.
This essential oil can promote sexual desire.
It stimulates heart rate to increase metabolism to burn off excess calories.
However, this is dangerous for patients with high blood pressure because it affects the heart.
When trying out an oil, it is safer to apply it on your feet as they are the farthest from the heart and will not affect the heart beat drastically.
Also, soles are thick skin which does not absorb oil that rapidly to cause a dramatic change in heartbeat.
Aromatherapy is natural and does not irritate sensitive skin nor the nose.
The essential oil s are potent and cannot be sniffed directly as the solid molecules can damage the sense organs of smell.
Use a piece of paper to sniff over the fragrance.
The best health benefit from aromathearpy is that it helps smokers to quit the habit.
Put different oils daily into your ash tray to discourage spoiling the
fragrance with cigarette stubs and smoke.
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