The History of aromatherapy is more than 6 thousand years old and there are reports of its use by the people of Egypt, Rome and Greece. essential oils are the basis of this integral therapy of osmology, the study of aromas and odors.

The technique harmonizes homes, relieves physical pain and emotional problems, and is also used in aesthetic treatments. Little known fact is that in France, the therapy is used to prevent hospital infections.

A aromatherapy arrived in Europe during the Crusades, and countries like Germany produced oils with herbs from Africa and the Far East. In Brazil, the first steps were taken in 1925, with the extraction of rosewood.

The best known flavors are:

• Citronella: insect repellent.
• Jasmine: widely used in the home, relieves emotional tension, and is an aphrodisiac.
• Cinnamon: An aphrodisiac, cinnamon essential oil is common in motels. The aroma is also indicated for colds and rheumatic pains.

But, there are several others essential oils Check here what each aroma is for and put one of them into your routine:

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Caraway: combats migraine, intestinal and digestive problems, and stimulates the respiratory and cardiac system.

Amber: aids in communication, prosperity, and love life.

Anise: is an aphrodisiac, diuretic, expectorant, and increases milk production.

Mugwort: regulates the menstrual cycle, epilepsy, convulsion.

Benzoin: relieves cough, sore throat, bronchitis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Bergamot: combats halitosis, acne, herpes, and respiratory problems.

Birch: aids in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, cholesterol, kidney stones, eliminates toxins, stimulates the production of white blood cells.

Camphor: indicated for respiratory problems, muscular relaxation, varicose veins, cellulite.

Lemongrass: Good for concentration, it is indicated for agitated children.

Carnation: is an aphrodisiac, reduces respiratory problems, and aids memory and meditation.

Grapefruit: helps in the treatment of depression, blood circulation, nervous system, skin, and weight loss.

Ginger: aphrodisiac, relieves muscle pain, diarrhea, and improves the respiratory tract.

Mexican Lima: relieves insomnia, digestion, circulation, cellulite.

Blond: combats hair loss, skin problems, aphtha, sinusitis.

Mandarin: aids in the relief of poor digestion, insomnia, chilblains, and fluid retention.

Basil: combats migraine, mental fatigue, urinary and stomach problems.

Myrrh: helps in the treatment of endometriosis, regulates the menstrual cycle, arthritis, and reduces skin aging.

Neroli: aphrodisiac, helps to combat insomnia, depression and activates the chakra cardiac.

Olibanum: relieves panic attacks, hypertension, inflammation, and brings relaxation.

Grapefruit: acts to combat depression, menopausal symptoms, liver problems, and cellulite.

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When you start using the oils, let us know! To learn more about aromatherapy, check out: Essential Oils for Healing and Balancing and Lavender for Insomnia

Text written by Sumaia de Santana Salgado from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team