Aromatherapy could then be used, not just for relaxation but also to ameliorate a patient’s symptoms.
Aromatherapy in medicine In order to accomplish this goal, medical professionals such as doctors, who are each well informed about a patient’s medical history, need to study aromatherapy from a clinical perspective so that they can use aromatherapy in this way. In July 1997 the Medical Aromatherapy Organisation was established to introduce clinical aromatherapy into the medical field. Later that year the organisation began its official activities as the Japanese Society of Aromatherapy (JSA). (See www.aroma-jsa.jp/) Today, JSA is a nationwide research group of medical professionals (with doctors playing a key role), organised for the sole purpose of introducing clinical/medical aromatherapy treatment into mainstream medicine. Membership is available to medical professionals (including doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, acupuncturists ); to students at universities and graduate schools
Benefits of massage with macadamia oil Some carrier oils used in aromatherapy contain lipid components that, when included in the diet, seem to help prevent