When heated or cooled in an oven or microwave they can provide a comforting heated soother.  Lavender oil is popularly extracted from the flowers and is used as an anti-sceptic or as an aromatherapy oil with healing properties which sooth, calm and relax; its sweet scented overtones make it a pleasant oil to use within herbal packs.

Aromatherapy herbal packs are registered as a class 1 medical device recommended by doctors, chiropractors, aromatherapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths and the national health trusts.  The aromatherapy herbal packs can be used for many types of ailments but most notably they have a positive effect on deep tissue or joint pain and on muscle tensions or stress.  They are also medically proven to help neck pains, sciatica, arthritis, migraine, menstrual pain, bad circulation, tendonitis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, muscle aches and other injuries.

They provide relief through several methods: firstly they stimulate the sensory receptors meaning that through applying heat it decreases the transmission of pain signals to the brain to relieve discomfort.  Secondly the herbal heat pack dilates the blood vessels of the muscles increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles to help heal the damage tissues.  Lastly the application of heat helps stretch the soft tissues to decrease stiffness and injury to provide flexibility and a feeling of comfort.

Aromatherapy herbal packs are an extremely inexpensive form of therapy and are easy for anyone to do – it’s an option you can use for relief at work, home or the car!  Mostly the main appeal of heat therapy is that it provides a non-invasive, non-chemical, purely natural form of relief for a variety of aches and pains.Similar Posts:

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