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Aromatherapy is about using essential oils for therapeutic, cosmetic and aromatic benefits. Amit Sarda, Managing Director, Soulflower reveals simple tips on how to use aromatherapy and its benefits.
- Natural oils are extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots and other parts of plants in aromatherapy. These oils help reduce anxiety, ease depression, boost energy levels, improve healing process, eliminate headaches, improve cognitive performance, induce sleep, strengthen the immune system, reduce pain, improve digestion, and blood circulation.
- Jasmine has a relaxing aroma that helps you to be calm and soothe nerves after a stressful day at work.
- Ylang Ylang essential oil reduces anger, tension and nervousness and aids insomnia. It’s considered great for hair growth.
- Lavender reduces anxiety and depression. It also influences emotional response and memories.