Aromatherapy is a branch of Alternative Medicines and that emphasizes the scents of essential oils have curative and health-giving effects. Our smell sensory starts to function when we sniff the aroma of the essential oils by conveying signals to the brain's limbic system thus influencing the endocrine and nervous system. The pharmacological properties of the essential oils is another factor that plays part in the healing effects of Aromatherapy. There are a lot of plants from which the essential oils are obtained and has varying effects, for example: antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, antispasmotic, invigorating and antioxidant.

Natural Aromatherapy is already of importance even in the olden times when the old folks mixed ground dried plants with fatty oils. The innovation of the distillation process opened doors for additional purpose of Aromatherapy in pharmeceutics.

Dispersion through the air is basically for aerial sanitation and fragrance. While for respiratory disinfection, decongestion, expectoration as well as psychological effects, Direct Inhalation is applied. External skin application is for general massage, compresses and therapeutic skin care.

Essential oils is the basic component utilized in the practice of Aromatherapy. The sense that it carries a distinctive aroma or essence is what makes a plant oil 'essential'. The essential oils of plants are extracted through Distillation and utilized appropriately in Aromatherapy.

* In making perfumes, the sweet spicy scent of Basil is appropriated. While treating depression and sharpening sexual concentration is its purpose in Aromatherapy.
* An insect repellant, Bergamot, is also utilized in curing the urinary and digestive tract. It is also useful in stress linked skin conditions like cold sores and chicken pox especially when combined with Eucalyptus oil.

* An alternative sharp and spicy pungent scent is that from Black Pepper. Also used for stimulating circulation, to relieve muscular pains and aches and can also be applied on bruises.
* Citronelle oil which is extracted from the relative of lemongrass is yet another insect repellant.
* particularly beneficial in ridding pain, Clove oil can also be administered as antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative and antiemetic.
* Eucalyptus when combined with peppermint is an effectual relief for cold or flu.
* Geranium oil can be of use as astringent, antiseptic and diuretic.
* Jasmine is ministered to arouse sexual urge.
* Lavender oil is applied as an antiseptic, to pacify small cuts and burns, toappease and loosen up, for sleep disorders and to soothe headaches and migraines.
* An alternative cure for stress and depression is the lemon oil. It ameliorates the mood and furthers relaxation.
* Rose, Ylang-ylang and sandalwood are utilized to induce sexual drive.
* Used for topical applications is the Tea tree oil for its antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic properties.
* Yarrow oil is for the reduction of joint swelling and medication of cold and influenza symptoms.
* Correcting sleep disorders is the famous calming oil Chamomile.
* Juniper is a exceptional medication for fatigue and also alleviates self-esteem.
* Rosemary is used as a rejuvenating and encouraging whiff.
* Sandalwood, in addition to being an aphrodisiac, is also utilized as an anti-depressant.
* Vetiver balances the nervous system and a excellent cure for sleep disorders.