{"id":59514,"date":"2025-10-30T11:42:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T22:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/?p=59514"},"modified":"2026-02-16T17:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T04:45:17","slug":"what-is-aromatherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/what-is-aromatherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"aromatherapy: what are the benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"59514\" class=\"elementor elementor-59514\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0608fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0608fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0752956\" data-id=\"0752956\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba85517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba85517\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">what is aromatherapy? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10dc8a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10dc8a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>To define aromatherapy, it\u2019s the practice of using essential oils, which are natural extracts from plants, to support physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Rooted in ancient traditions from Egypt, China, India and Greece, it\u2019s a time-honoured way of connecting scent, memory, and mood. Today, aromatherapy is embraced in subtle but powerful ways to bring balance into daily life.<\/p><p>At endota, we define aromatherapy as a ritual of nurturing, as a way to care for your mind and body, through the simple yet profound act of scent. From <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-50\/essential-oil-signature\/\">essential oils<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-150\/essential-oil-diffuser\/\">diffusers<\/a><\/span> to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/sleep-sound-roller\/\">roll-ons<\/a><\/span> you can carry with you, aromatherapy creates moments of calm, clarity, or energy wherever you are.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9dd5a31\" data-id=\"9dd5a31\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b6496e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0b6496e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/what_is_aromatherapy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-59515\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/what_is_aromatherapy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/what_is_aromatherapy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/what_is_aromatherapy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/what_is_aromatherapy-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6127a0b elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6127a0b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-605329d\" data-id=\"605329d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265c024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"265c024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">common aromatherapy uses in everyday life<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec5d9d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec5d9d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aromatherapy can be as simple or as intentional as you choose. Some of the most cherished ways include:<\/p><ul><li>Diffusing oils at home with the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-150\/essential-oil-diffuser\/\">Essential Oil Diffuser<\/a><\/span> to set the mood in your space.<\/li><li>Refreshing your surroundings with the uplifting <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/signature-blend-room-spray\/\">Signature Blend Room Spray<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li>Supporting rest with a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/sleep-sound-roller\/\">Sleep Sound Roll-On<\/a><\/span> applied before bedtime.<\/li><li>Carrying calm with you courtesy of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/de-stress-essential-oil-roll-on\/\">De-stress Roll-On<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li>Adding serenity to your rituals through our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-50\/essential-oil-signature\/\">Signature Blend Essential Oil<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li>Bringing balance on the go with the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/ceramic-car-diffuser-pack\/\">Ceramic Car Diffuser<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether in a warm bath, during meditation, or as part of your skincare ritual, aromatherapy helps you anchor your day with intention.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e93bebd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e93bebd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e49891c\" data-id=\"e49891c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-813a1d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"813a1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">the science behind aromatherapy and how it affects mind and body <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e4638 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e4638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our sense of smell is directly linked to the limbic system, which is the part of the brain that influences memory, mood, and emotion. This is why certain aromas can instantly transport you, shift your mood, or help you feel grounded.<\/p><p>When inhaled, essential oils stimulate these pathways, promoting relaxation, reducing stress\u00b9, and in some cases supporting better sleep\u00b2 or improved focus\u00b3.<\/p><p>Recent research adds weight to what many already experience firsthand. A systematic review of 76 studies found that inhalation aromatherapy helped reduce stress and anxiety across a wide range of clinical settings, with more than 70% of studies reporting positive outcomes\u2074.<\/p><p>Similarly, a meta-analysis of 30 studies confirmed that aromatherapy can improve sleep quality for adults and older people, while also helping to ease stress, fatigue, and anxiety\u2075.<\/p><p>Together, these findings highlight aromatherapy\u2019s value as more than a comforting ritual; it\u2019s a supportive practice that blends emotional and physical benefits in everyday life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f04963 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f04963\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f59284\" data-id=\"1f59284\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16497dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16497dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">popular aromatherapy techniques and oils explained <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b774de5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b774de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">aromatherapy massage<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea464ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea464ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>So, what is aromatherapy massage? It\u2019s as rejuvenating as it sounds, combining the therapeutic benefits of massage with the calming or invigorating properties of essential oils. Oils are blended into massage techniques that not only help release tension from the body but also allow the aromas to uplift your mind. It\u2019s an immersive experience for both body and mind.<\/p><p>Our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/spa-menu\/massage\/relaxation-massage\/aromatherapy-massage\/\">Aromatherapy Massage<\/a><\/span> offers a deeply relaxing experience, tailored with a curated blend of essential oils to balance, calm, and restore your wellbeing. It\u2019s an immersive treatment designed to soothe the body and rejuvenate the mind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e92422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e92422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">topical applications<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1cf668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1cf668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Essential oils can be added to lotions, balms, or compresses. For safety, they\u2019re diluted with carrier oils before being applied to the skin. Pulse point roll-ons, like our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/de-stress-essential-oil-roll-on\/\">De-stress<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/sleep-sound-roller\/\">Sleep Sound<\/a><\/span> blends, make topical use simple and accessible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dab550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dab550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">popular oils and their properties<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3563c9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3563c9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Lavender:<\/strong> renowned for calm and relaxation.<\/li><li><strong>Peppermint:<\/strong> energising and refreshing.<\/li><li><strong>Eucalyptus:<\/strong> clearing and cooling, blended in our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-50\/essential-oil-breathe\/\">Breathe Essential Oil<\/a><\/span>, ideal for breath support.<\/li><li><strong>Chamomile:<\/strong> soothing and gentle for stress relief.<\/li><li><strong>Valerian:<\/strong> known for its sleep-supporting properties, featured in our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/sleep-sound-roller\/\">Sleep Sound Roll-On<\/a><\/span> to encourage deep relaxation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-df6b0db elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"df6b0db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea03343\" data-id=\"ea03343\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-406874a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"406874a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">relaxation, stress relief, and more benefits you can feel<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f938f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f938f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aromatherapy offers a spectrum of benefits you can feel in both your mind and body. Commonly reported effects include:<\/p><ul><li>Relaxation &amp; stress relief<\/li><li>Improved sleep quality<\/li><li>Uplifted mood &amp; mental clarity<\/li><li>Clearer breathing when using oils such as eucalyptus and peppermint which are found in our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-50\/essential-oil-breathe\/\">Breathe Essential Oil<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><\/ul><p>Research confirms these benefits, particularly around stress relief\u2076 and improved sleep quality\u2077.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67e1496 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67e1496\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1245a61\" data-id=\"1245a61\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b1510d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b1510d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">choosing the right aromatherapy experience for you<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-391aea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"391aea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">choosing oils for your needs<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cef869 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cef869\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every wellbeing goal has a scent to support it. Want calm? Choose a blend with lavender, such as our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-50\/essential-oil-calm\/\">Calm Essential Oil<\/a><\/span>. Need focus? Try a blend that features peppermint, such as our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-50\/essential-oil-breathe\/\">Breathe Essential Oil<\/a><\/span>. Looking for deeper rest? Our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/sleep-sound-roller\/\">Sleep Sound Roll-On<\/a><\/span> is a soothing option.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b4c4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38b4c4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">safety and considerations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4720062 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4720062\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Essential oils are highly concentrated. Always dilute when applying to the skin and avoid ingesting them. If you\u2019re pregnant, breastfeeding, or living with health conditions, consult your healthcare professional first.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3442989 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3442989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DIY vs professional treatments<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2693fca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2693fca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aromatherapy can be part of your home rituals, through diffusers, roll-ons, or bath oils, or experienced in a professional setting. At endota, aromatherapy is woven into many of our spa treatments, inviting you to reconnect with balance and renewal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1349251 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1349251\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5a1c48\" data-id=\"f5a1c48\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb292f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb292f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">aromatherapy FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc93e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fc93e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should I consult a health care professional before doing aromatherapy?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6816b66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6816b66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have ongoing medical conditions. While aromatherapy seems gentle enough, it\u2019s always wise to check with a healthcare professional first.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e92f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54e92f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What type of essential oils are used in endota treatments?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab87399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab87399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At endota, we use oils extracted from lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, and chamomile, incorporated into signature blends like our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-under-50\/essential-oil-signature\/\">Signature Blend Essential Oil<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/gifting\/gifts-for-him\/sleep-sound-roller\/\">Sleep Sound Roll-On<\/a><\/span>. Each oil is chosen for its unique properties, whether to calm, energise, soothe, or uplift.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e37c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e37c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How often should I use aromatherapy?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a4603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37a4603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What is aromatherapy in daily life? It\u2019s a versatile ritual. Daily use of diffused oils or using roll-ons, are safe when practised mindfully.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2d201e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2d201e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is it safe to use essential oils around pets? <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afeb0dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afeb0dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Because essential oils are highly concentrated, they can be toxic to pets if ingested or applied to the skin. You can still enjoy aromatherapy, but mindful precautions are a must. Always use a diffuser in a large, open space, and make sure your pet can freely leave the room if they choose. Avoid using active diffusers in small or enclosed areas with your pet present.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f00232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f00232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the most popular aromatherapy techniques?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce75b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cce75b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Diffusing oils, topical roll-ons, inhalation, baths, and aromatherapy massage are among the most loved practices. Each method allows you to connect with scent intentionally, supporting wellbeing in a way that fits into your lifestyle with ease.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9866dfd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9866dfd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15dd9c2\" data-id=\"15dd9c2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-862ea01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"862ea01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">your daily drop of balance<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc9efa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc9efa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aromatherapy is a way to nurture your mind, body, and skin, so by dropping it into your daily rituals, you invite balance, energy, and calm into your life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dad6717 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dad6717\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8251bcd\" data-id=\"8251bcd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f9fb6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f9fb6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">sources<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551dcde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"551dcde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00b9Hedigan, F., Sheridan, H., &amp; Sasse, A. (2023). Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting \u2013 A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 101750. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ctcp.2023.101750<\/p><p>\u00b2Her, J., &amp; Cho, M-K. (2021). Effect of aromatherapy on sleep quality of adults and elderly people: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 102739. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ctim.2021.102739<\/p><p>\u00b3Su, G., Liu, F., Yang, X., Chen, Z., Kang, Y., &amp; Gao, S. (2025). The effect of inhaled aromatherapy on cognitive function in patients with cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. General Hospital Psychiatry. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.genhosppsych.2025.01.002<\/p><p>\u2074Hedigan, F., Sheridan, H., &amp; Sasse, A. (2023). Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting \u2013 A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 101750. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ctcp.2023.101750<\/p><p>\u2075Her, J., &amp; Cho, M-K. (2021). Effect of aromatherapy on sleep quality of adults and elderly people: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 102739. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ctim.2021.102739<\/p><p>\u2076Hedigan, F., Sheridan, H., &amp; Sasse, A. (2023). Benefit of inhalation aromatherapy as a complementary treatment for stress and anxiety in a clinical setting \u2013 A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 101750. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ctcp.2023.101750<\/p><p>\u2077Her, J., &amp; Cho, M-K. (2021). Effect of aromatherapy on sleep quality of adults and elderly people: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 102739. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ctim.2021.102739<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>what is aromatherapy? To define aromatherapy, it\u2019s the practice of using essential oils, which are natural extracts from plants, to support physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Rooted in ancient traditions from Egypt, China, India and Greece, it\u2019s a time-honoured way of connecting scent, memory, and mood. 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