Aroma therapy is used to treat or to prevent various diseases by using essential oils. It is also very useful in reducing anxiety and pain, enhancing energy and memory, preventing hair loss and for relaxation.

• Benefits of peppermint in aroma therapy:

In aroma therapy, various kinds of essential oils are used. One of the most effective oils is peppermint. Peppermint has lots of benefits in aroma therapy. Peppermint oil is used in the diffuser as one of the essential oils. Peppermint oil’s smell itself has many benefits, e.g. it improves memory, gives you a feeling of alertness and also relieves your stress. In general peppermint oil in aroma therapy gives you a burst of bodily and mental energy. Above all, peppermint oil also has properties which help to reduce the signs of depression.

When peppermint oil is applied on the skin, it eases itching and reduces skin irritations. It is also very effective in treating sunburn as it takes away all the burning sensation from the sunburned skin. Peppermint oil can also be beneficial for cuts as it also has antiseptic properties.

Thus peppermint oil has great properties such as cooling, stimulating, mood elevating and antiseptic; therefore it is used in aroma therapy.

• Benefits of sandalwood oil in aroma therapy:

Sandal wood is also one of the valuable essential oils used in aroma therapy. Like peppermint oil, sandalwood oil also has various benefits. The benefits of sandalwood oil have been experienced by mankind for centuries. This oil is very expensive since it has many excellent properties. Sandalwood oil is the best for treating bronchitis, coughs, asthma and pneumonia. It is also used to get relief from cystitis. There is no need to say how great it is on the skin. The greatest benefit of sandalwood oil in aroma therapy is to calm and clarify the emotions and the mind. It also helps in lowering fever and calming irritation.

Sandalwood oil also has some more benefits such as prevention of diarrhea and vomiting. It also reduces stomach and also intestinal spasms. It has many benefits in digestive disorders and bowel problems. It is the best for all types of skin problems.

Sandalwood oil can be used in aroma therapy in the diffuser or in the simmer pots and it can also be added in a steam bath.

• Benefits of vanilla in aroma therapy:

Vanilla is well known for its sweet sugary aroma. Just as it brings flavor to various delicacies, it also has medicinal properties to cure and prevent various ailments. The main benefit of vanilla in aromatherapy is to enhance mental clarity; it also increases blood circulation and decreases fever. It has the ability to clear the respiratory tract and also is useful in reduction of weight.

Vanilla has many more benefits when used in aroma therapy e.g. it reduces stomach and joint pain, helps in digestion, reduces hunger cramps and relieves stress. It is also used to get relief from morning sickness in pregnancy.

Now we have seen all these three essential oils used in aroma therapy have some great properties. By using them we can get all these benefits. Do try using them when you go for your next aroma therapy session.