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Aromatherapy has been practiced for centuries and beyond to obtain relaxation and other mental and physical states of peace. Aromatherapy is often practiced at spas, often called a "steam tent" to where essential oils are added to water to create a fragrant mist to enlighten your day. However if you don't feel like spending lots of money, you can practice aromatherapy at home for a much cheaper price. The most common way to enjoy the benefits of AT is to buy a few bottles of essential oil, and an oil burner to go along with it. Be cautious, as oil burners with open flame may cause a fire. Electric oil warmers are highly recommended due to this risk. Also, purchase some potpourri in your favorite scent at a local store. Place it in a decorative dishes throughout your home for maximum benefit. Also there is simmering potpourri, that can be used in the same simmer pot as the essential oils. Candles can also be therapeutic and are just as recommended. So which scents should you go for? It simply depends on your mood and what you want to go for. Anger - Chamomile and Lavender are a pair used in lots of products due to it's calming effects. Calming- Lavender, Clary Sage, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Clearing sinuses - Lemon, Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Peppermint. Depression- Chamomile, Lavender, Rose, Citrus oils, Ylang Ylang. Fatigue - Citrus oils such as Lemon or Tangerine are always uplifting. Also try Rosemary, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint as they promote energy. Or you can simply go with anything that makes you "just feel nice" as far as fragrances. I personally use Clean Linen scented potpourri throughout my own home, and it has this uplifting effect on me. Really fresh, really clean, it's a grand fragrance. But the point of the matter is to find out what suits you best. Happy fragrance hunting!! Scent Descriptions Amber - Love, Happiness, Comfort. Ambergris - Psychic activities, Dreaming. Apple Blossom - Success in Goals, Peace. Baby Powder - Promotes Health, Calmness. Basil - Love, Protection, Health, and Harmony. Bayberry - Protection Bergamot - Attracting Money. Blueberry - Easing Stress and Heartache. Carnation - Healing, Protection. Cedarwood - Purification, repelling Negativity. Cherry - Love, Divination. Cinnamon - Love, Money, Energy. Coconut - Protection. Cranberry - Love. Egyptian Musk - Love, Attraction, Lust. Eucalyptus - Purification, Healing. Frankincense - Protection, Strength. French Vanilla - Psychic activities, Love. Gardenia - Healing, Peace, Love. Friendship. Jasmine - Dreams, Money, Love. Lavender - Love, Purification, Healing. Myrrh - Protection, repelling Negativity. Orange - Luck, Attraction. Patchouli - Love. Peppermint - Energy, Mental Clarity. Rose - Fertility, Love, Lust, Friendship. Sage - Purification, Cleansing. Sandalwood - Protection. Strawberry - Love. Vanilla - Psychic activities, Lust. Home| Potpourri Recipes | Aromatherapy Oil Recipes How to use Essential Oils| 25 ways to use Essential Oils| 50 ways to use Essential Oils |