Complementary and Alterntaive Therapies

COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Name Institution Affiliation Course Date of Submission Aromatherapy The world is full of different diseases. They are so many diseases that have come up those doctors and scientists try to solve. Humans have in the event tried their best to solve these crises by researching in different medical methods to cure these ailments. Aromatherapy is such kind of treatment. This type of therapy makes use of plants` oils and different aromatic elements to change an individual`s health, mind and even mood (Davis, 2002). Aromatherapy was first investigated by a group of scientists from Europe in 1907 but the actual publication about the research was in 1937 in France. Some essentials plants during the first century were considered to possess healing properties that could cure diseases. Today, tea tree oils have a high degree of anti- microbial effect in human bodies. The modes of aromatherapy include aerial diffusion, direct inhalation ad topical application. Aromatherapy has its advantages in shaping and solving the way humans live. There exist psychological and physical benefits of the oils inhaled to the lungs. The natural constituents of the oils provide a therapeutic relaxation and stimulate the brain to function and react faster. Besides, oils applied to the skin are absorbed into the blood stream thereby aiding in beauty, health, and hygienic conditionsIn addition, aromatherapy helps patients with chronic diseases. Aromatherapy is also inexpensive, compact to carry and leaves a patient`s body without residues. This therapy has not only proved to be useful but has also had its side effects therefore posing safety risks. To begin with, the essential oils used in this therapy are sensitizers and usually cause skin irritation when used in undiluted form. Irritation can lead to skin rashes if it persists for a long time ...