Aromatherapy and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Here is my experience with the OpenAI chat, which is in the phase of further research and improvement, and free for public use (after signing up) - for now. 

The answers are generated in seconds. They are very good considering a very basic level.

Q: How can Aromatherapy help people with anxiety?

Open AI: Aromatherapy can help people with anxiety through the use of essential oils and their fragrances. These fragrances have been shown to have a calming effect on the mind and body and can help reduce anxiety levels. Some popular essential oils for anxiety include lavender, chamomile, and bergamot. It's important to note that the effects of aromatherapy can vary from person to person and that it's best used in conjunction with other treatments prescribed by a medical professional.

This was my first question ever to any AI source. Excited about the result, I dived deeper and asked about the above mentioned essential oils, separately. Here we go:

Q: What is lavender essential oil good for?

Open AI: Lavender essential oil is often used for its calming and relaxing properties. It can help to:

Reduce anxiety and stress: The scent of lavender is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and body, making it useful for reducing feelings of anxiety and stress.

Improve sleep: Lavender has been shown to improve sleep quality, which can be beneficial for people who suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders.

Relieve pain: Lavender has mild pain-relieving properties, making it useful for treating headaches, menstrual cramps, and other types of pain.

Promote relaxation: Lavender has a relaxing scent that can help to soothe the body and mind, making it ideal for use in spa treatments and massage.

Enhance skin health: Lavender oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial for improving the health of the skin and treating various skin conditions.

It is important to remember that the effects of lavender oil can vary from person to person, and it is best used in conjunction with other treatments prescribed by a medical professional.

Q: What is chamomile essential oil good for?

Open AI: Chamomile essential oil is extracted from the flowers of the chamomile plant and is known for its calming and soothing properties. It is often used to:

Reduce anxiety and stress: The scent of chamomile is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and body, making it useful for reducing feelings of anxiety and stress.

Improve sleep: Chamomile has been shown to improve sleep quality, which can be beneficial for people who suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders.

Soothe skin irritations: Chamomile oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it useful for treating skin irritations such as eczema, rashes, and other types of skin conditions.

Relieve pain: Chamomile has mild pain-relieving properties, making it useful for treating headaches, menstrual cramps, and other types of pain.

Promote relaxation: Chamomile has a calming scent that can help to soothe the body and mind, making it ideal for use in spa treatments and massage.

It is important to remember that the effects of chamomile oil can vary from person to person, and it is best used in conjunction with other treatments prescribed by a medical professional.

Q: What is bergamot essential oil good for?

Open AI: Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange and is known for its refreshing and uplifting properties. It is often used for:

Reducing anxiety and stress: The fresh, citrusy scent of bergamot is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and body, making it useful for reducing feelings of anxiety and stress.

Improving mood: Bergamot has a uplifting effect on the mood and can help to relieve symptoms of depression.

Treating skin conditions: Bergamot oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for treating various skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Relieving pain: Bergamot has mild pain-relieving properties, making it useful for treating headaches, menstrual cramps, and other types of pain.

Promoting relaxation: Bergamot has a calming scent that can help to soothe the body and mind, making it ideal for use in spa treatments and massage.

It is important to remember that the effects of bergamot oil can vary from person to person, and it is best used in conjunction with other treatments prescribed by a medical professional.

Below are two examples of what I did, and what this simple version of OpenAI chat did with the same topic. They are not really for comparison purposes but for a reflection in our mind. I could write such short texts but it certainly would take at least half an hour (not including the research). 

In a few years, or perhaps even earlier, the AI will be able to produce much better answers, and I am aware of that. There already has been a paid service launched from this company which obviously generates much more in-depth results. 
For now - it is an interesting development but of course many people ask where this leaves us with the art of writing, photography, video-making, speech and many more...

Q: What is clove essential oil good for?

Open AI: Clove essential oil is extracted from the clove plant and is known for its warming and antiseptic properties. It is often used for:

Relieving pain: Clove oil has strong pain-relieving properties, making it useful for treating toothaches, headaches, and other types of pain.

Treating skin conditions: Clove oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for treating various skin conditions such as acne, fungal infections, and insect bites.

Improving oral health: Clove oil has been used as a traditional remedy for improving oral health, and it can help to freshen breath, soothe sore gums, and fight tooth decay.

Boosting immunity: Clove oil has strong antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it useful for boosting the immune system and fighting off infections.

Aromatherapy: The warm, spicy scent of clove oil is believed to have a grounding and uplifting effect on the mind and body, making it useful for aromatherapy and massage.

If you want the more in-depth version, made by a human like me, here we go:

Q: What is eucalyptus essential oil good for?

Open AI: Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree and is known for its refreshing and invigorating properties. It is often used for:

Relieving respiratory issues: Eucalyptus oil has expectorant properties, making it useful for relieving congested chest, cough, and other respiratory issues.

Improving mental clarity: The fresh, invigorating scent of eucalyptus oil is believed to have a stimulating effect on the mind, making it useful for improving mental clarity and concentration.

Treating skin conditions: Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for treating various skin conditions such as acne, fungal infections, and insect bites.

Boosting immunity: Eucalyptus oil has strong antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it useful for boosting the immune system and fighting off infections.

Aromatherapy: The fresh, invigorating scent of eucalyptus oil is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and body, making it ideal for aromatherapy and massage.

This is what a human did (myself) following hours of study and research, practical applications and experimentation: 


Of course, AI seems to be a great assistance in many technical and medical applications. We have known this. But the use of producing excellent art work and texts found many of us somewhat dumbfounded, didn't it? 

We have passed another hugely impactful threshold in the evolution of our civilization. Taming fire, developing agriculture, building railways, using electricity, inventing radio and TV, computers, internet, smartphones, and now - AI.