Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Thank you to all who answered and expanded my next answer to this question. I guess what's still at the back of my mind is the comeback I often get after the first question and that is: Can synthetic fragrances be therapeutic too? Because I said the brain processes synthetics differently but if it does process them at all, can't that be therapuetic? I'm wanting to say that only natural essential oils can have a therapeutic component but I don't know if that's true. I wish I had a tape with all your answers taped on it and when the question comes up, I could just push a button and there you'd all be!! Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 At 12:43 PM 9/17/2003 -0000, you wrote: >My opionion is simplistic compared to others, I think synthetic >fragrances can be emotionally therapeudic, like if grandmas house >always smelled like apple pie and burning a apple spice fragrance >candle brings back happy memories. I agree with the idea that they can be emotionally therapeutic, but I don't agree with the practice of burning them. There are too many iffy chemicals in them that can be harmful if burned. I would recommend a little bit as a room freshener, or in a water dish over a candle, in a way the heat of the warmed water would gently release the scent. Or, you could mix them with water and spray in the air. Just like EOs, don't overdo it -- don't have a scent in the air all the time, or for prolonged periods of time. It just isn't natural or healthy, as the chemicals can build up in your liver and do damage. http://member.newsguy.com/~herblady © Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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