There are many therapies developed to help prevent and minimize asthma attacks. Acupuncture, the use of herbs and proper diet were introduced as practices to follow in order to reduce the occurrences of asthma. Besides those, another popular therapy known to provide soothing relief, is called aromatherapy.
The roots of Aromatherapy can be traced back more than 3,500 years before the birth of Christ, a time when the use of aromatics was first recorded in the history of man. In the today's times, the history of aromatherapy is inexorably linked to the development of aromatic medicine, which in its early days was associated with religion, mysticism and magic. This was a time when the ancient Egyptians first burned incense made from aromatic woods, herbs and spices to honor their gods. They believed that as the smoke rises up to the heavens, it carries their prayers and wishes directly to their deities. Ultimately, the development of aromatics as medicines created the foundation for modern aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy has played a big role in asthma treatments. Aromatherapy works by relaxing the mind and body. There are many plants used to perfectly feel the relaxation that aromatherapy boasts of. Bergamot and Lavender are two of the most commonly-used plants in asthma aromatherapy.
Bergamot is about the size of an orange, with a yellow color similar to that of a lemon, and has a pleasant fragrance. This plant is often processed either to become bergamot oil which is commonly used in massage to relieve stress and fatigue and bergamot tea which also provide soothing effects to the body as well as help in achieving proper breathing.
Lavender, a member of the mint class of plants, is known to provide relief and calmness. Stress is an asthma trigger, and lavender is one of the most commonly used plants in aromatherapy for asthma patients due to the calming effect it provides. Aside form asthma, lavender is known to be of use for athlete’s foot, stomachache, headache and migraine. Anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects make lavender good for respiratory support. It is safe to use with children as well. Today lavender is considered to be the one of the most widely processed plants for aromatherapy use; from lavender oils to dried leaves to soaps and fragrance.
Aromatherapy has gone beyond its purpose and as part of asthma treatment. Today, aromatherapy is a main attraction to almost all spa establishments due to the relief and relaxing effect that it provides.
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