Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils, extracted from parts of plants, to treat various ailments. These oils can be inhaled or applied to the skin during massages. Studies show that some oils can reduce pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis or headaches. Others, like fennel and clary sage oil, have estrogen-like effects, which may help relieve premenstrual symptoms. BenefitsInhaling or putting oils on your skin may help with anxiety, sleeplessness and pain. But more research is needed to confirm these effects and how they relate to your health. Essential oils are distilled from the cells that give plants their fragrance and other properties.