Aromas

Definition of aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the art of inducing relaxation of body & mind, relieving pain and promoting well-being, health and beauty through the use of aromatic fragrances.

Aromatherapy stimulates the nervous system and emotional centres of the brain, having a pleasant and calming effect.

There are different techniques for the application of aromatherapy. The method used in Oxygen bars is direct inhalation of aromatic essence.

History of aromatherapy

The Chinese were one of the first cultures to use aromatherapy to promote well-being and health. The technique used by Chinese and other Oriental civilizations, which we still use, is burning incense to provide balance and harmony.

The Greek, Egyptians and Romans used essential oils for medical and beauty purposes mainly. 6000 years ago, the Egyptian and physician Imhotep recommended the application of aromatic oils as fragrances for baths, massages and balming.

Cleopatra was famous for her beauty. She used to have cleaning treatments and oil baths to improve the properties, health and shine of her skin and hair. Hipoccrates, known as the father of modern medicine, uses oils for aromatherapy and massage techniques as curative methods. He also fumigated with essences in order to impede and avoid plagues in Athens. Once Century A.C, the Roman and historian Pliny, author of the great book Natural History, describes 32 remedies based on roses, 21 on Lilles, 17 with violet and others.

Aromatherapy applications

The use of aromatherapy is a personal option and style of life that helps and improves mind & body well-being, generates pleasant and beauty feeling. The feeling of well-being is also associated to rejuvenating a person.

Among the different uses of aromatherapy we can distinguish:

- Method of alternative medicine or alternative therapy and curative treatment for certain diseases. Great calming method as pain killer and relief.

- It is also applied for skin care, hair, nails and in general as a beauty treatment.

- Technique to treat psycho and control of emotions (aromacology)

- it is also used in order to create spiritual ambient and philosophy, restabilising balance and internal harmony.

- Oxygen Bars. The combination of Oxygen and aromas is some of the reasons why O2 bars and so successful and so popular. This is a appropriate and intelligent method to achieve well feeling and pleasure.

Aromas

Essential oils and powder aromas are lower, herbs and fruit essences and extracts that have been obtained through techniques such as distillation and diffusion. Each aroma has different curative properties and produce different effects on the mind and the body.

One of the most known aromatherapy aromas is Lavender, widely used for the healing and treatment of wounds, improve of memory and helps the sleep combating fatigue, anxiety and insomnia. Eucalyptus stimulates the concentration of the person in its own body and spirit. It is a protective and curative aroma. Fruity aromas such as strawberry and lime have stimulating and revitalizing effects. Other fruits such as vanilla and peach calm and relax body and mind. Mint and chlorophyll clarify, lighten up and calm down leaving an interior cleaning effect.

Check the following aromas:

Lavender
Originally comes from Mediterranean regions, it blooms during the summer. The flowers are blue-violet and they group on ears, it is very aromatic and has a characteristic and specific aroma.

The effects of lavender is relaxing, relief headache, muscle pain and stress, improvement in depression and insomnia diseases. As skin care treatment it combats acne, allergies and burns. It can also be used as insect repellent.

Limon
Since ancient times it has been a very important fruit associated with curative and medicine effects. It grows at sea level to 1.400 meters height, and it is adaptable and used on several types of soils with enough and plenty of rainwater and sun light.

If it is added in the bath, it is refreshing and stimulating. When applied as massage technique, it eliminates migraines, improves and relief menstrual and kidney pain. It is astringent and antiseptic or disinfectant agent.

Mint
It is born in Europe and have been well known and liked since ancient civilizations. The most use part of this plant is the leaves. They are collected during calid and sunny time, after of before blooming. In ancient Greece it was already used to cure wounds.

As vapour it is used to treat bronchitis, coals, sinusitis, asthma and coughing. It also relieves mental fatigue, nervous stress and palpitations. When this essence is applied in combination with massage it combats diarrhoea, indigestion and neuralgia.

Jasmine
It comes from India and spread though Europe thanks to Marco Polo and other commerce men using the silk route. It is a climbing plant which develops in humid and fertile terrains. It is deciduous plant but can maintain the stem green during winter time.

The essential oil is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic and expectorant. It is also a natural anti-depressive agent and can produce optimism and euphoria sensation. If added in the bath it can alleviate menstrual problems and muscle spasm.

What does LENNTECH offer?

Revitalizing, relaxing and protecting aromas for your Oxygen Bar:

Powder aromas

They are distributed in sets with eight type of aromas. Each aroma is contained in recipients of 28.3 grams. It includes the following fragrances

Aromatic Essences

Further information
For further information in relation to oxygen bars and oxygen click on the following topics:

- Oxygen bars
- Equipment to install an oxygen bar
- Oxygen generator Lenntech
- Infusor Oxygen-Aromas Lenntech
- Aromas
- Cannulas
- Oxygen
- Oxygen Enrichment

Lenntech offers:

Lenntech offers standard and complete systems to install you oxygen bar for the first time

Lenntech offers specific systems according to your needs and preference in design

Lenntech offers you two type of infusors

Lenntech offers you all the advice and technical help necessary for the installation, operation and maintenance of an O2 bar

Please contact us for any further information and technical/commercial offer.