Therapeutic aroma is the magic in the bag

Aromatic sachets are most often used for linen boxes or cabinets. But these small pouches can be used for the therapy of all kinds of diseases, eliminating the headache or just to relax after a hard unpleasant day. In addition, the sachet does not have to be purchased in the store, it's easy to make it yourself.

Aromatherapy - how does it work?

In the perception of various smells, the main role is played by a special area of ​​the brain with olfactory analyzers. In this case, there are stable neural connections that transmit the corresponding electrical impulses to the nervous system.

Thus, aromatic therapy performs the following functions:

Moreover, essential oils used for the production of aromatic sachets and dry herbs exhibit the following properties:

It follows that aromatherapy should be taken very seriously and selected combinations of suitable odors.

From what and how to make an aromatic bag?

To make a sachet, no special sewing skills are required, all you need is a cut of natural fabric (linen or cotton), a needle with a thread and a set of herbs with essential oils. To keep the smell longer, it is better to fold the material in half. Inside the sachet it is necessary to put a mixture of dry herbs collected alone or purchased in a specialized store. Raw materials must be crushed very well and placed in a bag as soon as possible to avoid loss of flavor. Depending on the purpose, the following herbs and phytogens are used:

In the selection of phytochemicals, in addition to personal preferences, one should be guided by the therapeutic properties of plants and the effects provided.

To enhance, both aroma and therapeutic actions, you can add in the sachet essential oil. The most popular types of these products are:

It is worth noting that the manufactured aromatic bags can be placed in any part of the housing, except for the kitchen, of course. For example, a sachet with lavender is good for a bedroom, as it has a soothing effect, it helps to normalize sleep.

Aromesomes with antiseptic properties (tea tree, eucalyptus, pine) should be located in those rooms where there is a large crowd of people to disinfect the air and prevent the spread of bacteria. Anti-inflammatory sachets (coriander, bergamot, mint) are ideal when someone from close people has suffered from a respiratory viral infection or flu.