From AROMATHERAPY A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green Day Smell is the only sense with receptor nerve endings in direct contact with the outside works, providing a direct channel to the brain. Studies suggest that essential oils directly affect the central nervous system, modifying the brainss reactions. Different doers stimulate different brain centers to release neurochemicals(also called neurotransmitters) that affect us in a number of ways. For example, euphoric doers such as clary sage and grapefruit stimulate the thalamus to secret neurochemicals called enkephalins, natural pain killers that also produce a general feeling of well-being. Sedative doers such as marjoram stimulate the area of the brain called the rap he nucleus, triggering the secretion of the neurochemical serotonin, which helps us sleep. There are two main ways to use fragrance in healing . One is through inhalation alone, which has its most significant impact on mood and emotion, but also produces physical reactions, such as lowered blood pressure. The other route is the physical application of essential oils to the body-by massage or by applying antiseptic oil to stop infection.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:40:33 +0000
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