Karnataka - Bangalore   

Many takers for aromatherapy

Vidyashree Amaresh

It is seen by many as a means for relaxation

Bangalore: Pleasant scents have proved to be healers. More people in the city, irrespective of age, are now taking to aromatherapy to relax, especially during weekends.

Aromatherapy, which uses scents of various types to pep up one's mood and improve health , takes a place second to Ayurvedic massage. It helps an individual under stress to strike a positive cord of emotions when he smells different fragrances.

According to Ande D' Souza, a spa expert, essential oils and volatile plant oils help in physical and psychological well-being. Hence, it was important to ensure the authenticity of the oil used before taking up aromatherapy, Mr. D' Souza said.

Pradeep Guha, a cosmetic shop owner, said that many beauty and skin-care and fragrance products carried "aromatherapy" label. But many products carrying the label contained fragrance or perfume oils or other synthetic ingredients. "It is a must to check the ingredients listed before you make the purchase," he said.

According to Naveen, a psychologist, aromatherapy can be used to treat emotional problems. The use of proper essential oils can change one's emotional outlook and help in balance of emotions.

The natural chemicals present in the oil react in synergy with each other. These volatile substances, when inhaled, trigger the brain and aid in maintaining emotional balance.

Printer friendly page  
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Stories in this Section

Bhatkal probe panel for common civil code
Venkaiah Naidu for more focus on education in rural areas
New postings for district judges
Panel to study `pay and park' system yet to start working
Their passion for painting keeps them together
Horatti calls for encouragement to writers
Sharada Prasad's collection of select essays released
`Root out untouchability from society'
Decision on expert committee constitution not fair: Nanje Gowda
Many takers for aromatherapy
New treatment for stroke patients
Woman found strangled to death
Programmes to mark Rajkumar's birth anniversary
Two killed, 35 injured as bus falls into lake
Chief Justice unhurt in accident
Woman run over by car
Changes in Land Acquisition Act sought
An impressive performance
In Bangalore Today
Reader's Mail

Copyright © 2006, The Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of The Hindu