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Aromatherapy and Some of its Known Medicinal Benefits


Known Medicinal Uses of Aromatherapy

A Closer Look at These Essential Oils: Asafetida, Cajeput, Celery Seed & Clove Bud

Aromatherapy is an excellent system that heals body and mind. The scent of the oils affects the emotional center of the brain and enhances a person’s sense of well-being. Aromatherapy has been used as a medicinal remedy through centuries by the people of Europe, Egypt, and India. This therapy protects the body and acts as a preventive agent against illnesses. It can relieve tension, which is the major cause of health related problems. The oils have proven to be instrumental in relaxing the body and mind and have been used through the centuries.

Asafetida:

Asafetida is one of aromatherapy’s essential oils; its botanic name is Ferula Asafetida. Asafetida, also known as White Tea Tree, is an indigenous tree. The native people of Palestine, Afghanistan, and Iran make use of its roots and stems. The oils are extracted from the roots and stems through a process of steam distillation. The Latin name is Ferula Asafetida and its oil is an important agent in treating a variety of ailments.

Many ailments and disorders can be treated with Asafetida oils. It can meliorate and ease bronchitis, muscle spasm, nervous disorder, fatigue, digestion, and candidiasis. Ferula Asafetida can also be applied to parasites in the intestinal tract, including worms.

The oils have a strong scent and are blended with onions, garlic, caraway, basil, cardamom, and bay oils. It is actually an ingredient in Worcestershire Sauce. It should be noted that pregnant women avoid using it.

Cajeput:

Cajeput is another widely used essential oil. Its botanic name is Melaleuca Cajeputi. The plant originated in Indonesia. The oils are extracted from its twigs and leaves through a distillation process. Cajeput is has been used in healing pulmonary problems, intestinal disorders, urinary problems, and dermatitis. It can also meliorate skin disease, and congestion. Cajeput can aslo be used as an antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, and an analgesic. Cajeput is in medium flavors that blend well with Thyme, Clove Bud, Rosemary, Cedar Wood, Labdanum flavors, and Origanum. Cajeput is also known as Paper Bark Tea Tree, Broad Leave Tea Tree, White Wood, Swamp Tea Tree, and The White Tea Tree.

Celery Seed:

Celery Seed is yet another widely used essential oil. Its botanic name is Apium Gravolen and it originated in India. This yellow oil is also extacted from the seed of the plant via the distillation process. These essential oils are utilized as antioxidants, as treatment for rheumatism and urinary disorders, and like Cajeput has antispasmodic and antiseptic benefits. The oils are blended into perfumes, detergents, soaps, and cosmetics as well as used in flavoring for certain beverages, and foods. The medium strength oils blend well with pine, tea tree, lavender, spicy oils, and oak moss. Pregnant women should avoid using this oil as well.

Clove Bud:

Clove Bud is yet another essential oil that has medicinal properties. This oil works well for many different ailments including, healing toothaches, relieving arthritis pain, fatigue, rheumatism, muscle aches/sprains, bruises, cuts, asthma, and bronchitis. Clove Bud has also been known to heal athletics foot, acne, nausea, toothaches, colic, ulcers, and the oil can even be used as a mosquitoe repellant. You can also use the oil in cooking. Because of it's versatality, Clove Bud is a highly recommended aromatherapy choice. The aromas that come from Clover Bud have a spicy, warm, sweet, and fruity effect. These oils blend well with rose, Ylang-Ylang, bergamot, citrus based oils, clary sage, etc.

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