Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses essential oils from plants to promote physical and psychological well-being. It is a form of alternative medicine that has been practiced for centuries and is believed to have originated in ancient Egypt.

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that capture the fragrance and medicinal properties of the plants they are derived from. These oils can be inhaled, applied topically, or used in various other ways to achieve various therapeutic benefits.

The aroma of the essential oils stimulates the olfactory system, which is linked to the brain's limbic system – the part responsible for emotions, memory, and instincts. As a result, aromatherapy can have a profound impact on mood, emotions, and overall mental well-being.

In addition to its psychological effects, aromatherapy can also have some physical benefits. Essential oils have various medicinal properties, such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antimicrobial properties. At Wicked Tea Thyme we use aromatherapy in the physical sense (with soaps) to promote relaxation and sleep, wakefulness, and as an insect repellent.

Here at Wicked Tea Thyme, nearly all of our candles and soaps are infused with essential oils, though not every oil is necessarily therapeutic. Below are our products that provide aromatherapy benefits. 

DISCLAIMER: These candles and soaps are in no way substitutes for managing mental or physical alignments. They are meant to be an AID, not a TREATMENT.

Candles –

Coffee Bean and Cacao

Orange oil works to energize, uplift mood, and promote wakefulness; Coffee oil to alleviate stress and reduce anxiety; Patchouli oil works on calming down emotions and aiding in relaxation. 

Autumn Spice + Pumpkin Patch

Orange and Lemon oils work to energize, uplift mood, and promote wakefulness; Clove Bud oil to stimulate and energize, to boost focus and enhance concentration; Black Pepper oil works to ease feelings of anxiety and stress; Ginger oil to ease feelings of anxiety, anxiousness, depression and exhaustion. 

Cranberry + Mediterranean Fig

Cedarwood oil works to reduce stress and is beneficial for anxiety; Orange Peel oil works to energize, uplift mood, and promote wakefulness.

Holiday Fir + Crisp Juniper

Cedarwood oil works to reduce stress and is beneficial for anxiety; Eucalyptus oil promotes feelings of relaxation by combating stress and works to alleviate headaches; Pine oil works to energize the body to help eliminate fatigue and enhance concentration; Orange Terpenes oil works to calm the mind and body.

Natural Plum Noir + Davana Vanilla

Davana and Cedarwood oils work to reduce stress and are beneficial for anxiety; Vetiver oil works to improve alertness and mental fatigue.

Smoked Cedar + Leather

Cedarwood oil works to reduce stress and is beneficial for anxiety; Star Anise oil acts as a natural sedative; Patchouli oil works on calming down emotions and aiding in relaxation; Guaiacwood oil works to relieve anxiety and tension. 

Velvet Chocolate + Ambrosial Cherries

Orange and Lemon oils work to energize, uplift mood and promote wakefulness; Rose Absolute oil is commonly used for its uplifting effects of easing stress, anger, anxiety, worry, or anguish. 

 

Soaps –

Lemon Verbena + Thyme

Orange oil works to energize, uplift mood, and promote wakefulness; Citronella, Lemongrass, and Eucalyptus oils work to repel insects and deodorize.

 

Cocoa Butter Cashmere and Oatmeal Stout

Both contain Cedarwood oil which works to reduce stress and is beneficial for anxiety.