Aromatheraphy

Aromatherapy is a therapeutic practice that uses essential oils extracted from aromatic plants to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. These oils are highly concentrated and contain the active compounds of the plants, offering specific therapeutic properties.

How does aromatherapy work?

Essential oils can be used in various ways:

Inhalation: Through diffusers, vapors, or personal inhalers, the aromas stimulate the olfactory system, which is directly connected to the brain, influencing emotions and the nervous system.
Topical application: Mixed with carrier oils (such as sweet almond oil or jojoba), they are applied to the skin for massage, pain relief, and/or skincare.
Aromatic baths: A few drops of essential oil can be added to bathwater for relaxation or revitalization.

Benefits of Aromatherapy

Stress and anxiety reduction (e.g., lavender, chamomile, sandalwood)
Improved sleep (e.g., lavender, cedarwood)
Pain relief (e.g., peppermint, rosemary)
Strengthened immune system (e.g., tea tree, eucalyptus)
Increased energy and focus (e.g., orange, lemon, rosemary)

Important precautions

Ensure essential oils are certified and of high quality.
Do not apply essential oils directly to the skin without diluting them.
Consult a professional before use, especially during pregnancy or in cases of specific health conditions.

At Gabinete de Saúde e Bem-Estar, we use certified essential oils and can customize massages to meet your needs.

Our personal selection:

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass uplifts the spirit with its citrus aroma, boosts energy, improves mood, and can be used as an insect repellent.

Mood enhancer: Lemongrass essential oil from Nutriboty is a key element for uplifting the spirit and boosting energy thanks to its subtle citrus scent.
Skin and hair oil control: Its ultra-purifying effects help manage oiliness in the skin and hair, detoxifying the skin and leaving it clean and smooth. It also acts as a natural toner, reducing pore size and promoting skin firmness.
Skin blemishes: With its tissue-regenerating properties, lemongrass improves the appearance of scars and blemishes caused by acne.
Muscle cramp relief: This oil acts as a natural painkiller, alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, and helping muscles relax.

Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Lemon eucalyptus has a fresh aroma similar to citronella and is an excellent mosquito repellent, thanks to its antiseptic and decongestant properties.

Mood enhancer: Its fresh, lemony scent uplifts the spirit and boosts energy.
Skin and hair oil control: Its purifying potential is essential for managing oiliness in the skin and hair, detoxifying and leaving the skin clean and smooth.

African Sandalwood Essential Oil

Known for its woody, soft, and slightly balsamic aroma with delicate sweet notes, this oil has relaxing properties that support concentration and meditation.

Spirituality: African sandalwood oil from Nutriboty enhances practices like meditation, yoga, and reiki, clearing the mind of unwanted thoughts and promoting positive energy.
Relaxation: It reduces anxiety (anxiolytic effect), calms the nervous system, and improves sleep quality.
Concentration: It promotes relaxation while enhancing focus and concentration, combating fatigue, boosting mental health, and improving attention and memory.

African Basil Essential Oil

With a distinctive camphor-like aroma, African basil offers expectorant, stimulant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aphrodisiac and stimulant: Known as "Aphrodite's Delight," this oil stimulates desire and is perfect for enhancing sexual routines.
Sleepiness and fatigue: Ideal for combating excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, this aromatic herb boosts energy and elevates the spirit.
Sprains: Thanks to its anti-inflammatory action, African basil is vital for treating physical injuries like sprains involving inflammation.

Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil

Perfect for managing annoying colds and flu due to its decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Respiratory relief: With expectorant, decongestant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Joint pain relief: Its anti-inflammatory properties are essential for alleviating joint pain.
Fever: Known as the “fever tree” for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, expectorant, and analgesic properties, it can reduce high fevers.
Diabetes: Eucalyptus is known to increase insulin levels and reduce blood sugar (glucose).

Lavender Essential Oil

With its distinct and versatile floral aroma, lavender is famous for its calming effects, helping alleviate insomnia, irritability, headaches, migraines, and anxiety.

Stress and fatigue: Lavender is renowned for its anxiolytic and relaxing effects, promoting tranquility.
Muscle pain: Known for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps relieve pain.
Minor cuts, burns, and insect bites: Lavender regenerates the skin, making it crucial for treating skin issues.
Circulatory and heart problems like palpitations: Lavender's calming effects make it helpful in alleviating heart palpitations.
Ear infections: Lavender’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic action makes it effective for easing otitis.

Peppermint Essential Oil

Derived from the peppermint plant, a hybrid of watermint and spearmint, this oil is celebrated for its unique blend of flavor, aroma, and wellness benefits.

Energizing: When used in massages, peppermint oil is invigorating.
Respiratory relief: It promotes healthy respiratory function and a sensation of clear airways when inhaled.
Sleepiness and fatigue: Helps combat fatigue and boosts energy levels.
Fever: Like eucalyptus, peppermint can reduce high fevers due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic potential.
Pain relief: Its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties alleviate muscle pain, headaches, and migraines.