History: The fragrance therapy is widely use in ancient times. In ancient India women and men wore garland on their neck or hairs always, modern people just see the surface of its beauty, but they don’t understand the deep purpose of these garlands or flower ornaments.
Once upon a time, Buddha, in the course of a journey, fell ill and some Jain priests were able to treat him successfully with nectar served on a lotus petal. The story throws light on the antiquity and efficacy of Pushpa Ayurveda (flower therapy), which is now recapturing attention all over the world. India is all poised to reap the benefits from it.
Pushpa Ayurveda is a special branch of Ayurveda which was developed primarily by Jain priests. They were especially attracted to this branch as the therapy was closer to the Jain principle of ahimsa. Flower therapy is the modern version of this age-old treatment developed in ancient India.
Modern Time: With the importance given to health tourism and floriculture in modern days, pushpa ayurveda seems to have got a new lease of life. Several reputed ayurveda institutions in the private sector have come forward with proposals for combining these activities into a wholesome menu for the foreign and even domestic tourists. The development of medicinal gardens with popular help at the grass-root level, as has been spearheaded by the twin traditional ayurveda institutions in Kerala are capable of being successfully replicated elsewhere. (PIB Features)
Principle: In our five senses the sense of smell was & is considered the best doorway into the conscious and subconscious mind. The sages noted that the way in which each of the organs of sense, i.e. eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin, etc were placed on the body was highly significant and that the nose is at the very center of the head & is a clear indication that the sense of smell played a vital role in connecting the attention with the spiritual realm.
The fragrance emitting from flowers had a beneficial effect on the human mind. Fragrance acted upon the higher intuitive centers in the brain and its refining influence helped put one in touch with that Hidden Power which was the fountainhead of inspiration and creativity.
One of the best ways to make a person aware of their breathing and its importance in the overall system of health maintenance was through inhaling pleasant fragrances.
Working: According to modern western science of human physiology: there is an olfactory bulb in the upper portion of our nasal cavity which is the primary organ of smell, This olfactory bulb is covered with a mucus substance which has certain proteins which bind with molecules carrying the fragrance or smell & penetrate the O bulb. Sense of smell is the closest to brain compared to other sense organs so the sense has less chance of altering chemically while reaching to the particular part of brain.
The fragrance (smell) then reaches to sensory part of the cerebrum, where the sense is perceived & forwarded to hypothalamus or limbic region for further processing & action, from hypothalamus the motor impulses are generated & sent to various organs & glands to produce particular hormones based upon the flower fragrance which will bring the biochemical changes in the body.
Clinical Trail & Result: Clinical trials have shown that the fragrance of lavender can help in insomnia, anxiety, stress, and post-operative pain, according to a report from Maryland University. “There is now scientific evidence to suggest that fragrance of lavender may slow the activity of the nervous system, improve sleep quality, promote relaxation, and lift mood in people suffering from sleep disorders,” say the researchers.
The aroma of coffee can also lead to a calming effect, according to researchers at The University of California. A study at Tubingen University in Germany shows that vanilla fragrance has a calming effect, while a Thailand study showed the fragrance of roses reduces both breathing rate and blood pressure.
In a study carried out at Cardiff University, insulin was injected into healthy men once a day for four days and their blood glucose levels fell. Each time they were injected, they were exposed to a fragrance, but on the fifth day the men were just given the fragrance & no insulin… and their blood glucose still fell.
In research at the Sleep Disorders Centre of the University of Heidelberg, men and women were exposed to either the fragrance of flowers or hydrogen sulphide or to no smell at all. Results show that the emotional content of subsequent dreams was linked to the smell. Those who had the pleasant fragrant smell had significantly more pleasant dreams than those who had no smell and the people exposed to the sulphur smell had the most negative dreams.
Research at Toronto University shows that memories triggered by smells tend to be clearer, more intense and more emotional. One theory is that this is because the part of the brain that processes smell has direct links with parts that are involved in emotion and memory.
Brain
It is an instrument used by mind for the communication with the surroundings. Our brains receives all the information and stimulus our senses and mind the body will then utilize it appropriately. Mind is the thinking part of our existence, whereas the brain is linked b/w mind and body. Optimal functioning of brain is a key factor to maintain the balance. Our brain stores the memories in the form of nerve fibers as memories fade away the fibers dissolve and as we create new memories new nerve fibers are generated. In the present day circumstances the industrial pollution, vehicle pollutions, pollutions created by domestic appliances and have the deteriorating effect on the functioning of the brain, that’s why difficulty in recollecting the memories becomes a soft health problem in young age and takes a very horrifying form as Alzheimer’s in old age.
In order to prevent such eventuality a very specific combination of flower fragrances through smell not only rejuvenate the nerve fibers of memories but also revitalise the brain tissue for the optimum movement of impulses. This product of Frau Fragrance helps in improving the learning ability, memory retrieval and memory recollection from the age of 10 to any age group of golden age.
Just by smelling this fragrance for brain 2-3 times a day the ability of concentration, the ability of cognitive thinking will start enhancing. Moreover, this frau fragrance doesn’t have any adverse effects, even on pregnant females, lactating mothers and even the people suffering from any other disease and sickness.
Fever:
Fever is not a disease; it’s a protective response of a body to destroy the ongoing infection, a thermo regulatory center in our brain gets activated whenever a bacteria, virus or parasite invade in our body. Our body is wise enough to know that these pathogens don’t survives in a heat, so in order to destroy them our body raises internal temperature which we know as a fever. Taking medicine for fever without understanding this phenomenon is like giving a free ride to these pathogens. The flower fragrance for fever from Frau Fragrances is very specifically designed to reduce the fever without disturbing the defence functionality of body.
1-2 drops of this fever fragrance on the pillow while sleeping will enhance the immunity of the body, at the same time reduce the fever. In young children’s this fragrance invariably reduces the fever in half hours and in adults it will take 1-2 hours of continuous inhalation.
Insomnia
Sleeplessness is an issue with many adults were they are either not able to sleep or have very disturbed sleep. This can be because of many regions such as stress or excitement. Even highly intelligent individuals, who have very heightened senses and have a very active mind, can also feel a lack of proper sleep. This happens because the brain doesn’t get the appropriate amount of melatonin when it is the required. Melatonin is the hormone which allows the brain to relax as well as brings down the bodies metabolic rate to almost 50%. This induces a feeling of relaxation, which allows the body and the mind to into sleep/state.
The insomnia fragrance from Frau Fragrances through the olfactory bulb enters the amygdala, it specify the amygdala reducing it secretion and allow the pineal gland to function optimal. The pineal gland produces the melatonin, which the hormones that regulates the bodies circadian rhythm (body/clock).
Ones the amygdala is specify the pineal gland becomes active and produces more melatonin. Melatonin helps the brain cells to relax, thus activating the sleep cycle.
Femme
Females have a tendency to worry about most of the things, be it work or family, friends or relatives or even neighbours and even the characters in the T.V. serials. This worrisome tendency is a natural phenomenon and because of the conditioning and social abridging of females emotionally they are very much insecure. The paradoxical representation of women in our history- as a source of creativity, personified love and compassion, a source of inspiration, a strong pillar of the family at the same time weak and insecure- has made female as a very strange and diverse mix of emotions.
At the same time female hormones to play a significant role in the instability of mind and body due to the influence of emotions and vice-versa. All these emotions which give rise to fear and anger disturb the sugar metabolism; while in-paring the insulin secretion from pancreases leading to a polycystic ovarian disorder in a very young age and the whole plethora of female problems begins. To name of few:
- Pre menstrual syndrome which include the irritation and anger before the menstrual cycle.
- Paring menstrual syndrome which include abdominal crams which the sensation of fear.
- Irregularity of the menstrual cycle.
- Pre-menopause of syndromes, which includes joints pain and dryness of skin.
- Post-menopausal syndrome
Cough & Cold
Before any pathogen can enter the body there are many physical obstacles that the pathogen has to cross first and one of these obstacles is the mucous present in the nasal cavity and in parts of lungs.
Whenever an air bond pathogens is encountered by the body, the mucous in the nasal cavity and the trachea, tracks these pathogens. Now, to prevent and further spread the tracheal and bronchial begins to produce more mucous. This mucous is the reason for the congestion and the feeling of blockage in the air passage.
This increased amount of mucous and the trapped pathogen are what form the major part of the exuded cough. The cough fragrance from Frau Fragrances acts as bronchodilator as when as an immunity enhancer so, it helps the body resist the pathogens swiftly while the bronchodilator helps in the congestive issues.