Vaporization and Aromatherapy Benefit Your Health

Aromatherapy can be a great way to reduce symptoms of allergies and other conditions. It normally uses essential oils or dried herbs. While oils can be vaporized using an inhalation device or used in baths, dried herbs are often better tolerated and more effective according to Jacqueline Krohn and Frances Taylor, authors of "Natural Detoxification". According to Krohn and Taylor, many are sensitive to essential oils and may prefer dried herbs. Also, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, lotions, candles and beauty products are often labeled as "aromatherapy" but frequently contain synthetic fragrances while lacking the same properties as oils. Since the effects of such products aren't fully known, experimenting with them and expecting the best results isn't often recommended.

As explained on About.com ( altmedicine.about.com/cs/1/a/Aromatherapy.htm ), aromatherapy can help boost energy, treat headache, colds, flu, muscle and joint pain, nausea, insomnia, arthritis, and improve breathing along with treating allergies as mentioned previously. Stress relief is another benefit.

Vaporization is often overlooked for aromatherapy, but the impact can be profound. The herbs (botanicals) are heated to a temperature that's below combustion, releasing the active ingredients for inhalation without the harmful byproducts of botanical smoke. New innovations such as the Pax by Ploom ( vapeworld.com/pax-vaporizer-by-ploom ) offered by Vape World ( vapeworld.com ) allow use of full leaves and are highly portable with a modern look. Different herbs have different benefits, so experimenting will help determine what works best for you and your symptoms.

Vaporizers are becoming popular for aromatherapy and as an alternative to smoking. Expert advice and instruction is also a good thing to consider, taking into account any medical conditions you might have, but aromatherapy is normally extremely safe and effective.