What is Aromatherapy?
This is the process of using oils got from plants which can easily be turned into vapors and used for improvement of the physical and psychological state of the human being. These are called essential oils and there are 90 of them. Also CO2s, Absolutes and Hydrosols are included in the list. The usage of these oils help to improve your mental status. In addition to essential oils, you could also use other natural ingredients like vegetable oils, sea salts, sugars, clay and mud.
Benefits of using aromatherapy blend for focus
Sometimes there is a need to complete tasks under pressure and you need to focus on things very hard. This is when aromatherapy comes into picture and can aid the process. A number of natural ingredients can be used to improve the mental performance.
Peppermint is one such ingredient. When used in the vaporizer it works up the senses and the respiratory system. You get a flavor of mint when you inhale it which causes oxygen to gush to the brain allowing you to focus better.
Rosemary helps in improving the memory functions of the brain. Recall and retaining capacity of the brain goes up after inhaling these vapors. It rests the body while getting the brain to concentrate on things.
Lime peel is another such herb used in the vaporizer. The citrus flavor helps you to think positively and handle tough tasks at hand.
Thus with a proper blend of peppermint, rosemary and lime peel you can get a lot of benefits to your mind. You will feel refreshed, energetic to take up tasks with a positive frame of mind.
How to use them
If you have a portable vaporizer you can inhale the flavors and go ahead with your tasks. It could be driving, writing something, watching something etc. By using essential oils in the vaporizer you get the best effects since the ingredients are heated by convection and not combustion. If you are driving, the vapors help in keeping your senses active. If you have a headache due to a cold, it helps in clearing the sinuses and allows you to think properly and focus on what you are doing. The vapors can also help in avoiding car sickness and anxiety. Only ensure that you are not using herbs which could cause you drowsiness. Just using 3 to 4 drops of essential oil helps.
To conclude
At the end of the day when you want to unwind and relax you can use candle vaporizers or electronic vaporizers which allows you to inhale aromatic herbs. This has a cooling effect on the brain and gets you all energetic to take up tasks at home. You could also have the aroma fill up the room giving you a good feeling. There are different blends of herbs you could use for different effects. You improve your senses, to relax, for medicinal purposes, to reduce headaches and tension.