They contain oxygen molecules that transport nutrients to the cells of the body of the plant. Without oxygen molecules, nutrients cannot be assimilated and thus disease begins. Aromatherapy treatment is the use of aromatic oils in a therapeutic manner. One form is therapeutic massage which helps capture mood-altering properties in massage oils. I often see the benefits of lavender oil with my clients.
Lavender relieves stress and helps to achieve deep relaxation.
Aromatherapy can help one cope with psychological issues, from depression and anxiety to poor memory. It's very interesting that something as noninvasive as natural fragrance can affect our thoughts. Medical researchers hope someday to treat a number of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease and memory disorders, with fragrance. When we smell, the information we receive is sent to specific areas of the brain that influence memory, learning, emotion, hormonal balance and even basic survival mechanisms. There is evidence that an hour of deep massage changes the brain chemistry for the better.