asglu 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 What is aroma? Pure fragrances are used for healing. Aromas are commonly used in the forms of incense flower essences, and essential oils. Other methods of aromatherapy include pure scented candles, soaps, and sachets. Aromas are most effective when pure (i.e., not diluted with chemical substances). They are used externally, and unless mixed with a diluting or base oil, some oils burn the skin. If taken internally, the mucus membranes would be harmed. They should not be placed too close to the eyes or any bodily orifice. Some Useful Aromas in barkets indian names are included Basil: (Tulsi) Uses: Cleanses mind, phlegm, colon, purifies air, reduces fever and viruses, removes Ap?na V?yu (downward air), increases devotion and intuition Camphor: (Karpur) Uses: Opens the mind, senses, lungs, increases perception and meditation, alleviates headaches and arthritis, can be used for p?ja (devotional ritual), calms hysteria, neuralgia, and other nervous ailments; insect repellent. External—sprains, inflammations, rheumatism. Precaution—large doses are toxic Cedar: (Devadaru) Uses: Diabetes, arthritis, edema, air cleanser Eucalyptus: Uses: Opens the mind, senses, lungs, removes phlegm and alleviates depression, cleanses negative psychic thoughts Frankincense: Uses: Heart, head, blood, and nerve cleanser; pain reliever, strengthens joints, calms mind, increases faith, virtue, detachment, and devotion, removes negative psychic thoughts Gardenia: Uses: Cleanses the blood, kidneys, heart, fevers, and infections (including uterine) Ginger: (Sunta) Uses: Colds, flus, headache, lung congestion, joint and muscle pain, improves pulse and appetite, enhances joy and creativity Jasmine: (Mallika) Uses: Heals breast and uterine infections, also heals cancer (especially lymph), strengthens a woman’s reproductive system and makes her more attractive removes depression Lavender: (Dharu - H) Uses: Calms emotions and nerves (good for hyperactive children), PMS Lily: (Kumuda) Uses: Calms heart, nerves, and emotions (irritability, anxiety, insomnia), dry cough, tonic for stomach and lungs, increases faith, devotion, and virtue Lotus: (Padma, hatapatra) Uses: Calms mind and heart, effects deep sleep, increases love, faith, devotion, compassion, builds ojas (i.e., strengthens the reproductive system and nerves), is antiallergenic, calms nerves, relieves spasms. It is the symbol of Self-Realization Mint: (Peppermint: Paparminta- H; Spearmint: Pahadi pudina - H) Uses: Clears mind, head, and sinuses ************************Hope my this post will be helpful for you*************************** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites