Aromatherapy is often used to help out
in areas involving fear, anxiety, stress, the immune system, the
respiratory system, energy, the digestive system, skin blemishes, cuts,
arthritis and other pains. It is not effective as a cure for
major health issues such as cancer, although using it may help alleviate
some of the pain or symptoms of diseases such as this.
It is impossible to say that a
particular oil is a tried and true cure for any particular ailment.
There are too many other factors to consider. Take for instance one
person who professes a physical healing by using an oil and another
person may not be healed of the same problem after using that same oil.
What is the overall health of the two people? What is their diet like?
What is their attitude during the test? How do they react emotionally?
There are thousands of physical and emotional variations between two
people that are not even visible or measurable by any observers.
That being said, there are particular
oils that are used with specific health benefits in mind. Ylang Ylang
is used for its emotionally relaxing effect, while White Fir is
used as an antiseptic. If you have a particular problem in mind that you
would like to try to help, look for an essential oil that is suggested
for that purpose and give it a good try.