Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an ancient form of medicine that uses the essential oils of plants to affect the body, mind, and spirit. These extracted oils can be used in a number of ways -- massage, bath, inhalation, cream, compress -- to restore a state of well-being.

Popular Essential Oils and some of their uses:

Chamomile - digestive upsets, earaches, menstrual cramps, insomnia, eczema, colic, colitis, sprains

Clary Sage - anxiety, depression, PMS, stress related headaches, digestive disorders, tension

Eucalyptus - respiratory problems, colds, muscular aches and pains, cuts, burns, insect repellent

Jasmine - depression, sexual anxiety, nervous exhaustion, stress, uterine/menstrual pain

Lavender - acne, athlete's foot, sunburn, psoriasis, ringworm, wounds, depression, headache, stress

Peppermint - travel sickness, indigestion, nausea, fever, fainting, bad breath, migraine, congestion