Aromatherapy is an alternative medicine that uses the smell from essential oils to treat conditions. Learn more about aromatherapy, including what it exactly is, how to practice it and what role essential oils play.
Our aromatherapy treatments are for relatively minor problems that you would normally treat at home. These treatment recipes were designed for you to start making your own aromatherapy preparations. Learn how to treat common conditions with aromatherapy. See more »
Breaking the peel of an orange releases its essential oil, which has a distinctive, lively scent. Learn how orange has been used in aromatherapy throughout history to enhance moods and lower blood pressure.
See more »The heavy scent of patchouli is sensual and exotic to some, yet repellent to others. Patchouli essential oil has antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and other qualities. Learn how patchouli is used in aromatherapy.
See more »Peppermint is the most widely used essential oil. Its powerful, energizing scent is obvious in many edible and nonedible products. Learn how peppermint is used in aromatherapy as a stimulant and digestion aid.
See more »The intense floral scent of rose has inspired poets and lovers. But rose essential oil, distilled from its blossoms, also has powerful antiseptic and other medicinal qualities. Learn how rose is used in aromatherapy.
See more »The ancients burned fragrant rosemary branches to improve memory and purify the air. Discover the many ways in which rosemary essential oil is used in aromatherapy today -- from relieving pain to boosting energy.
See more »The woody scent of sandalwood improves with age. Distilled in India from trees grown in plantations, sandalwood essential oil has been used as an aphrodisiac and a sedative. Learn how sandalwood is used in aromatherapy.
See more »Tea tree essential oil has been called a "medicine cabinet in a bottle" due to its many healing properties, some of which are supported by traditional medicine. Learn how tea tree is used in aromatherapy.
See more »Thyme is cultivated from an evergreen, which gives it its woody fragrance. Thyme essential oil has a strong antiseptic compound that is used in many mouthwashes and cough drops. Learn how thyme is used in aromatherapy.
See more »Ylang ylang has an intensely sweet, floral scent that has been used to sharpen the senses and to temper depression, fear, anger, and jealousy. Learn the many ways ylang ylang is used in aromatherapy.
See more »The history of aromatherapy is believed to have begun with the burning of fragrant woods, leaves, needles, and tree gums in ancient times. Learn about the history of aromatherapy and incense.
See more »In order to purchase good quality essential oils for aromatherapy you need to understand how an essential oil is produced as well as what differentiates good and poor quality essential oils. Learn how essential oils work.
See more »Soothe a pounding head -- even a migraine -- when you learn how to get rid of a headache with aromatherapy. Find out how to make hot or cool compresses and warming hand soaks with essential oils.
See more »An earache, usually due to infection, can make you miserable, but aromatherapy can help get rid of an earache. Follow these instructions to use essential oils to reduce pain and swelling around the ears.
See more »Itchy, red hives are caused by food or other allergies, but if you have them, you just want to make the itching stop! Follow these tips to get rid of hives with aromatherapy.
See more »Everyone forgets things from time to time. You can reduce the frequency by enhancing your memory with aromatherapy. Our memory formula uses natural ingredients to improve recall and concentration.
See more »Feeling sickly? Tired of endless colds and infections? Learn how to treat a weak immune system with aromatherapy. Essential oils can promote healing and boost the immune system. Find out how!
See more »Treat your asthma with aromatherapy in-between attacks for soothing, natural relief for mind and body. Learn how to use essential oils like eucalyptus and lavender in chest rubs or steams for your lungs.
See more »Whether you have a sunburn or touched something hot around the house, essential oils can help with healing and pain relief. Use this article to learn how to treat burns with aromatherapy.
See more »Treat cuts with aromatherapy when you select and apply essential oils with antiseptic properties. Learn how to treat cuts by fighting germs and promoting natural healing with these simple instructions.
See more »Working at a desk or computer screen can leave your eyes over-tired. But there are simple ways to treat eye strain with aromatherapy. Learn how to make warm or cool compresses with essential oils.
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