Even before modern times, aromatherapy was being used because of its aromatic and therapeutic effect. Oils that have been extracted from flowers and herbs are used because of its known effectives to heal. During Ancient times, aromatherapy methods were used for offerings and sacrifices to Gods and Goddesses to make sure they will have a good harvest and more.
During the old times aromatherapy was mainly used for the sole purpose of offering gifts to God. The smoke or the aroma of the oil is believed to be attractive to Gods and Goddesses which in turn was intended to make the offering or gifts pleasurable to them.
There are appropriate scents to use for certain rituals, purifications and awareness of psychic ability. Once people practicing a ritual smelled the aroma, it would strengthen and utilize their energy level. These processes have been practiced by people all over the world from centuries ago until now.
Unlike the normal aromatherapy, where the oils are used for massage and inhalation to help with a physiological or psychological problem, ritual oils are intended for purposes that are much larger. Some religious and ethnic group also practices aromatherapy for their rituals, prayers and more.
Another type of aromatherapy is the ritual aromatherapy. It is used for much extensive use such as to attract money, bring love and prosperity. It is believed that once inhaled, it pulls conscious and psychic energy and somehow create an internal change.
In practice the practitioner becomes more receptive to the conscious mind as the fragrance instils the bioelectrical energies to calm the central nervous system, weakening muscular tension so psychic awareness will be stronger. When the scent is aligned with the energy and coupled with the bioelectrical action it is projected into the atmosphere to procure the changes.
This is a very simple but yet so powerful that you do not need to do visualization because the body will be revitalized naturally. If you are looking into getting more involved into using aromatherapy, it may be a good idea to speak with your physician about the benefits, and risks.