Aromatherapy oils

Aromatherapy, how does it work?!?! Routes of absorption: 1. Inhalation - Benefits: Very quick absorption into the blood stream, Direct effect on infections and congestion within the respiratory system. Direct effect on central nervous system. Has ability to cross the blood brain barrier.  2. Skin - Benefits: Healing for the skin itself, while simultaneously addressing other concerns. Excellent for local inflammation or tissue healing from an injury. Has strong analgesic (pain reducing) effects. continuous absorption over a period of time, especially if applied during a therapeutic massage. Easily absorbed into skin because of low molecular weight and due to being lipid soluble. Areas with thinner skin, lots of hair, and mucus membranes absorb more readily  Scents are like everything else in the world, they are made of molecules, when you inhale the scent of a rose for example, you are smelling the molecules that the rose releases into the air. These molecules travel up your nose to you