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HEALTH
Sniffing not a cure
This hectic season, frankincense could be the best gift
you give yourself, say proponents pf. aromatherapy, by brenda biondo
mood and behavior for 20 years.
Aromatherapy, he says, “has
tremendous potential, but it
needs more research." The foun-
dation has about 85 studies
STRESSED OUT by visiting ift-laws? therapeutic benefits, says the National Asso-
Tempted by too many holiday desserts? ciation for Holistic Aromatherapy in Boulder.
Worn out from shopping? Colo. The group recommends buying prod-
A strong whiff of frankincense, lemon or ucts that include significant quantities of nat-
rosemary could be the cure. According to its Ural, rather than synthetic, oils,
proponents, aromatherapy — the use of oils Alan R. Hirsch, a physician who is the
derived from plants — can reduce appetite, neurological director of the Smell & Taste
increase energy, calm nerves, boost memory, Treatment and Research Foundation in Chi-
speed healing, lower blood pressure and cago, has been studying the effect of odors on
heighten libido ... for starters.
The idea behind aromatherapy
is that chemical molecules in plant
oils can be absorbed through the
nose, lungs or skin, triggering cer-
tain body responses. While the med-
ical community remains skeptical,
enough Americans believe in aromatherapy
to make it a $300 million-a-year market.
To create aromatherapy products, the flow-
ers, leaves, roots, bark or seeds of a plant are
distilled and the resulting “essential” oil is
bottled undiluted or mixed with other liquids.
The oils are not cheap (ranging from less than
$10 to more than $100 for one-third ounce),
but a little goes a long way.
During the holiday season, many scented
products are on the market, but not all offer the roses this holiday season, ra
The scent of
pine can be a
brain-booster, „„„ _,ui
fighting fatigue. under way. Among the study
results so far: The scent of green
apple could help relieve migraine headaches.
Yet Hirsch disputes the idea that molecules
from essential oils are absorbed by the body.
It’s the scent, whether natural or synthetic,
that triggers reactions, he says. “Odors that
you like tend to induce a positive mood.”
When you smell a favorite scent, “whatever it
is [that’s bothering you] will bother you less
— whether it’s pain, panic or sadness."
One more good reason to stop and smell
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How to use
aromatherapy
3 prescriptions
■lb soothe raw nerves:
frankincense dr marjoram oil.
■ For mental alertness: basil,
rosemary or lemon oil.
■ To combat depression:
basil, geranium or
orange oil
Sways
to use oils
■ Add 5-15 drops
to a warm bath.
Is smell an appetite suppressant?
Because smell plays such a large role in
* how food tastes, overloading our
/ \ sense of smell by inhaling the
' • } vapor of certain essential oils can
suppress the desire to eat, says the
National Association for Holistic
I I Aromatherapy. To suppress
| the appetite, it suggests:
■ Oils such as dill weed, ginger,
=-cumin seed, lemon,
vanilla or spearmint.
7- ■ Open a bottle and
inhale the fragrance
r for 5-10 minutes. If
you inhale for less than
5 minutes, you might stimulate appetite.
■ Mix 1 teaspoon with 1 pint olive or
sunflower oil; use as a massage oil.
■ Add 6-8 drops to water in a humidifier.
■ Add 1-2 drops to the melted wax on top
of a candle (avoid dripping oil into flame).
■ Mix 4 drops with 1 cup warm Water;
use a plant mister to diffuse into the ail
■ Change scents daily.
Infomation-packed Web sites
■ http://www.frontierherb.com/aromatherapy s
■ http://www.geocities.com/-aromaweb
Or, call the National Association for Holistic |
Aromatherapy, toll-free, 1-888-275-6242.
USA WEEKEND ■ Dec. 12-14, 1997 15
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Dobbs, Gary. The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 37, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 14, 1997, newspaper, December 14, 1997; Baytown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1176501/m1/66/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Sterling Municipal Library.