WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils for improving and maintaining health and beauty. Several ancient civilizations (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese and Indian) have used Aromatherapy for their physical and mental well-being. The actual word “AROMATHERAPIE” was coined in 1928 by Rene Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist.While conducting experiments, his hand was severely burned in a lab explosion and he found that LAVENDER healed it. He is referred to as the modern day father of Aromatherapy. Today there is growing interest in this gentle but effective method to balance body, mind and spirit.
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are non-oily aromatic liquids occurring naturally in various parts of plants, herbs, flowers, fruits, woods and spices. They contain the life force of the plant and have the ability to strengthen our immune system and to stimulate our body’s natural healing abilities.
Using Essential Oils
Essential Oils are highly concentrated and should not be used directly on the skin or near the eyes. They must always be diluted in a suitable carrier oil for massage, or diluted with water for baths and vaporization.
Essentials oil should be kept away from children and pets and stored in dark-coloured glass bottles away from sunlight and heat. Certain essential oils are contra-indicated for pregnancy, sunbathing and some health problems. There are many excellent books on Aromatherapy. We suggest that you familiarize yourself by reading some of these publications which we are sure will enhance your enjoyment of Aromatherapy.
Uses
Aromatherapy can be used in a variety of ways for many benefits: Massage, Baths, Foot-baths, Vaporizers, Compresses, Diffusers, Skin care, Meditation and Deodorizers.
