The ancient knowledge of aromatherapy today distinguishes between to basic lines:
- Wellness - the use of scents in order to stimulate the senses
- Health - essential oils/substances for the stimulation of body and mind
When using flavouring agents, thorough instructions are to be obtained before application. It is reasonable to test the effects by using a little dose on your own body in order not to receive an anti-effect.
Ecology
The substances used should be strictly organic, applicable for saunas and free of alcoholic dilutions or formaldehyde . Mind the expiry date.
Inside the sauna / infrared sauna, aromatherapy is used by sprinkling stones or, in steam baths /Sanariums by inhaling.
Well-known substances and their effects
- Spruce needles, rosemary, mint - stimulating
- Eucalyptus, lemon – against coughs
- Melissae - relaxing
- Pine needle, thyme – against colds
- camomilla – beneficial for your skin
- fennel – physical purification, digestion
- Lavender - soothing
