Modern essential oils VS Chinese herbal medicine, who is the master of plant healing?
January 22, 2021
Modern essential oils VS Chinese herbal medicine, who is the master of plant healing?
Essential oils and traditional Chinese medicine are like two people living in modern times and ancient times. They don't seem to overlap, but they are inseparable.
Modern essential oils have many similarities with Chinese herbal medicines
1. All are based on plants
Essential oils are volatile liquids obtained from plants (including flowers, leaves, peels, bark, roots, seeds, stems, etc.) through specific extraction methods. Its
chemical composition will be affected by factors such as different parts, soil conditions of the planting area, geographical area, climate, latitude and longitude,
height, fertilizer, harvest season and distillation method.
Essential oils actually belong to the aromatic Chinese medicine. They contain volatile aromas and have the functions of fragrant avoiding dirt, promoting qi and
ventilating, which means that they have healing effects in both mental and physical aspects.
The planting and harvesting of Chinese medicine are also affected by many cultivation factors, but compared to essential oils, Chinese herbal medicines have a wider
range of products. In addition to botanicals, Chinese medicines also include animal medicines such as deer antler and antlers, and shellfish such as pearls. , Sea clam
shells, minerals such as keel, magnet, etc...
2. There is no difference in essence
Essential oil aromatherapy has been one of traditional Chinese medicine treatments since ancient times
Chinese medicine believes that the aroma of herbal medicine enters the body through the pores of the mouth, nose, and fur.
It can balance qi and blood, reconcile internal organs, cure diseases and strengthen the body.
Sachets, scented pillows, aroma baths, incense, burning incense, and oil-soaked medicinal materials are common methods of Chinese medicine aromatherapy.
Moxibustion, which everyone is not familiar with, can be regarded as a kind of Chinese medicine aromatherapy.
Therefore, there is essentially no difference between using essential oils and using Chinese medicine for aromatherapy.
The difference lies in the purity and form, which leads to differences in the speed of absorption and the way of ingestion.
3. It's all about the spirit and not the shape
Furthermore, the extraction of essential oils, whether cold pressing, liposuction, distillation or solvent extraction,
Are not intended to extract certain nutrients separately,
But to preserve the natural ingredients of plants to the greatest extent possible,
It’s not the shape but the breath,
This is consistent with the applied thinking of Chinese medicine.
Therefore, we can refer to the analogy of Chinese medicine,
Use the different flavors of various plant essential oils to obtain corrective effects.
To some extent, the extraction process can be regarded as a concocting method.
The natural essential oils obtained are plant extracts, equivalent to concentrated Chinese herbal decoctions.
In some respects, aromatherapy is superior to Chinese medicine
One is convenient and fast
Because the essential oil molecules are extremely small, they can instantly enter the blood circulation and even break through the blood-brain barrier.
Frankincense is used for stroke or myocardial infarction first aid, faster than common drugs such as Suxiao Jiuxin Pills.
Of course, Chinese medicine is used correctly, and it is as energy-efficient as a drum.
But after all, there are not many emergency prescriptions that can be carried around, and clinically, it is necessary to be cautious in the differentiation of symptoms
and signs.
Second, the way of intake is flexible and diverse
It can pass through the respiratory tract, skin, digestive tract and many other ways.
Either way, it can be absorbed and utilized in a short time.
Traditional Chinese medicine is mainly administered through the digestive tract and must be decocted patiently.
Only after a series of changes in the digestive system can it be effective.
The third is safety
The true natural and pure essential oils are not as strong as traditional Chinese medicine.
The requirements for accuracy of syndrome differentiation are not as stringent as traditional Chinese medicine.
Therefore, for ordinary families, in daily life,
Use essential oils to prevent diseases and assist in healing,
Compared with traditional Chinese medicine, it is much simpler and safer.
The fourth is the aroma of essential oils
Open the cap, when the pleasant fragrance enters the nasal cavity,
Can stimulate the limbic system of the brain,
Regulate the autonomic nervous and endocrine system, improve mood.
You know, all diseases are born from the heart, and emotional imbalance is the root cause of internal injuries and miscellaneous diseases.
The effects of essential oils can be considered at the three levels of body, mind and spirit.
In terms of smell, taste and psychotherapy, essential oils are undoubtedly better than Chinese medicine.
So, who is the master of plant healing in modern essential oils VS Chinese herbal medicines?
I think there is actually no need to compare them, but to combine the two organically to give full play to their respective advantages.
The soul of essential oils and herbal medicine
——To stimulate the healing energy of natural plants
Our wise ancestors have already benefited from the powerful healing energy of natural plants.
In many western countries, the use of essential oils to treat diseases has a history of more than 4,000 years;
in China,
As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" recorded many aromatic Chinese medicines,
The aromatic Chinese medicines recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica" by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty have many overlapping items with modern essential oils.
For example, frankincense, myrrh, mint, cloves, arborvitae leaves, patchouli, cardamom, ginger, bergamot, cinnamon, anise, orange peel, etc.
For example, frankincense emphasizes its effects of promoting blood circulation, promoting qi, relieving pain, reducing swelling and promoting muscle growth in
traditional Chinese medicine, and is used in various surgical traumas, blood stasis, etc.;
In modern essential oil aromatherapy, the emotional balance of frankincense and the strengthening of immune and nervous system functions are emphasized.
If the experience of Chinese medicine and modern essential oil aromatherapy can be combined, the use of frankincense will be more complete.
