What is the procedure of aromatherapy massage?

About Aromatherapy Massage:

Aromatherapy massage is one form of message with the use of the highly concentrated oils from plants and herbs, known as the essential oils which are added to massage lotion or oil.

Procedure of Aromatherapy Massage:

The nostrils in this massage are joined to a component of brain which is usually known the limbic system. This limbic system manages emotions and has a great influence on the hormones and the human nervous system.

When one inhales the molecules of essential oil, the messages are communicated to limbic system in body and it has positive effect on the body. It improves the heart rate, reduces the stress level, controls blood pressure, improves breathing, sharpens memory, and helps in digestion and controls the human immune system.

Aroma therapy massages uses the essential oils which are also helpful in maintaining the suppleness of the skin.

The different essential oils have various healing properties. Some of the essential oils help in calming the senses while other are used to energize the body. Some of the most used essential oils and some of their properties:

Calming - Lavender, geranium, chamomile

Energizing - Rosemary

Cleansing - Rosemary

Uplifting - Clary sage, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Neroli

Decongesting - Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Pine

What is the utility of aromatherapy massage?

The Aromatherapy massage can be particularly proficient in changing the conditions and making the improvements in dealing with stress or controlling the emotionally-related conditions which disturb the human behavior. Some of the ailments which can be cured with the aroma therapy massages:

Stress conditions including the insomnia

Headache

Digestive disorders

Back ache pain

Pre-menstrual syndrome

Some of the examples of research that are made on the process with the aromatherapy massage:

There are significant results that self-massage improves symptoms and the overall wellbeing in persons with lymph edema. Though it has slightly, if not significantly decreased limb volume. Nevertheless the selection of aromatherapy oils do not bring brought significant improvements than massage done without the aromatherapy oils.

Researchers observed that patients affected with cancer, particularly in the analgesic care environment, are more and more opting for aromatherapy massage.

What can be expected of an aromatherapy massage?

The aromatherapy massage is conducted after consultation and selection of some more essential oils that are required to get the maximum result.  The soothing and the pulsating aroma of the essential oil shall fill the air during the massage.

The massage therapist may also suggest some of the blends that can be used at homes in between the massage treatments.