It can lighten the mood and alleviate stress symptoms such as feelings of depression, heaviness and sadness. Of course, it cannot cure actual psychological problem. And if you are thinking along these terms, you are in for a disappointment. Aromatherapy only helps to alleviate the surface effects of stress but not the underlying causes and psychological problems. Blended with the term "aromatherapy," essential oils now play an in important role in holistic therapy healing not only the body but the mind and emotions as well. Today, essential oils are believed to be present in almost all aromatic products like essence oils, absolutes, resinoids, and concretes. Aside from being used for a soothing and relaxing massage, essential oils are also used as a perfume atomizer, as bath, footbath, or steam facial refreshment. 2. Aromatherapy diffusers. These are used to achieve maximum success of aromatherapy essential oils. Aromatherapy diffusers come in different shapes, sizes, color, and appearance depending on the need of the person using it. A bigger version may also contain that with additional items like a few bars of soap and even a guidebook that will be helpful for those who are not familiar yet with aromatherapy. On average, the price of an aromatherapy gift basket is from $50 to $100 each. This will give the person an idea how much; will be spent on getting these as presents if there are a lot in the Christmas list. If you wish to invigorate, treat yourself by lighting an invigorating aromatherapy candle that contain mixture of oils from the citrus and mint families such as peppermint, spearmint, basil, eucalyptus, or cedar, rosemary, cinnamon, geranium, cassia, and vanilla to stimulate and revitalize your senses quickly. The extreme concentration of the oils can turn the rubber into a gum. Read about it. It is not enough that you ask for people that are selling the oils. You ll never really know if what they are telling you are truths that can help you with your self-therapy. The best way to learn about aromatherapy is to read books and articles about the topic.