In order to discuss Ayurvedic aromatherapy, you first need to understand what basic aromatherapy is.
Many people will walk into a store, smell a candle or bag of potpourri, and assume they’ve just had an aroma therapeutic experience. Not so.
True aromatherapy has several qualifications:
- No chemical fragrances allowed. All aromas must be natural, as in essential oils.
- Fragrances must be selected specifically for what ails you. Smelling any ol’ thing that smells good just isn’t going to do the trick.
- The aroma must effect you at a cellular level to have any effect. The lymbic system of the brain plays a huge part in aromatherapy.
The truth is, that real aromatherapy, just like medicine, doesn’t always smell good. Sometimes, what is therapeutic, isn’t necessarily a smell that we are fond of.
However, in true Ayurvedic aromatherapy, you will generally be drawn to the scent your body needs most. So how does Ayurvedic aromatherapy differ from regular aromatherapy? Simple!
The oils used are specific to balancing your dosha. What are some dosha specific essential oils?
Vata: Lavender, clary sage, vetiver
Pitta: Spearmint, lemongrass, fennel
Kapha: Rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus
This is a very short list, but you get the idea. Regular oils are used, but with a specific purpose in mind.
If you don’t know what your dosha is, you can take our dosha quiz here.
Do you already use aromatherapy? What are some of the ways in which you apply aromatherapy to your daily life? Leave a comment here, or send me an email!
Namaste
Tiffany
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