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It is well known that aroma has an impact on human emotion and behavior. The use of scent and the essential oils of flowers, herbs and trees to promote health and well-being is the well-established branch of alternative medicine known as aromatherapy.
There is a growing body of evidence that essential oils can
- promote relaxation
- reduce stress
- improve alertness
- improve mood
- energize
- kill disease-causing microbes
- create an antioxidant effect
- reduce inflammation
- relieve pain and depression
A few of the specific applications of aromatherapy include
- Lavender is used to calm and relax, to treat insomnia, headaches and migraines, to soothe minor cuts and burns and as an antiseptic.
- Thyme and rosemary are used to combat exhaustion, aid memory and improve concentration.
- Geranium and bergamot are believed to relieve stress and tension.
- Grapefruit, jasmine, lemon and ylang-ylang are considered to reduce drowsiness and improve the ability to sustain attention.
Aromatherapy offers many therapeutic benefits for physical and mental well being. Prolitec aromatherapy services are improving the quality of life in homes, health care settings, spas, hotels and offices.
Prolitec's aromatherapy technology
Prolitec technology is uniquely suited to aromatherapy delivery throughout spaces both small and large. Prolitec’s patented microdroplet technology uniformly treats the air space, creating the desired effect using an ultra-low concentration of liquid. The light weight of the micro-size droplets means the aroma stays suspended in the air for as long as possible, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness.
Prolitec's delivery system is environmentally friendly, safe and effective, diffusing aroma naturally without the use of heat, solvents, propellants or harmful VOCs.
All Prolitec aromatherapy fragrances contain the required percentage of pure essential oils to make a therapeutic claim.
Aromatherapy in the workplace
It is also recognized that scent can be used to optimize performance in the workplace. The benefits include reduced errors in routine functions, increased employee sense of well-being, higher morale, improved customer service and overall improved productivity.
Prolitec can play a role in both making an office environment a more appealing and productive workspace and also improving results in a manufacturing or service company. This is done through its wide-area technology in both large and small spaces. Prolitec will assist in the fragrance selection process to achieve the desired environment for any business.
As examples of the positive effect of aromatherapy on the workplace, below are results of several relevant studies:
- A 1991 study demonstrated that "sustained attention tasks" were performed with greater accuracy by the participants in scented rooms compared to those in the non-scented, control rooms.
- Another study found that fragrance had a dramatic and positive effect on a proofreader’s efficiency .
- It is commonly known that the Tokyo Stock Exchange diffuses peppermint into the air in the afternoons to help the brokers feel invigorated.
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Click below to read a case study relating to Prolitec’s Aromatherapy Service.
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