What is Aromatherapy?
This is the art and science of using plants oils for treatment. It is a truly holistic therapy, taking into account the mind, body and spirit of the person seeking help.
There are about 300 essential oils in general use today by professional practitioners, but the average household can easily full-fill its need by about 10 oils. Each oil has it’s own medicinal properties, they are anti-viral, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic, anti-fungal, the list is endless.
One of the most satisfactory aspects of using essential oils, medicinally and cosmetically is that they enter the body with great efficiency. The most effective way is by body massage, baths, inhalations, compresses and cosmetic lotions. They are excreted through urine, feces, perspiration and exhalation.
Essential oils are extracted from certain varieties of trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, fruits and flowers. It takes a great deal of work to produce a tiny amount of essential oil. The positive effect of essential oils on blood circulation is well known. Essential oils are the high-grade fuel of plants and by taking them into our body; we ingest the best of the goodness plants have to offer.
The method of massaging the essential oils into the body using different techniques have been used throughout history, as they exert a subtle influence on the mind. Combined with the loving care of a sensitive ‘Caregiver’, offers a truly holistic, gentle and natural alternative to drugs.
Scientific background on essential oils:
Their use dates back as far as ancient Egypt and is widely used today by the pharmaceutical and food industries. Essential oils are natural anti-septic. It has been shown that they can kill airborne viruses, bacteria and fungi, and can neutralize germs that cause body odors. Unlike synthetic topical preparations, they can help to kill germs without harming the body tissues when used correctly in dilution.
Some oils like Chamomile are analgesic, anti-inflammatory and help reduce aches, pains and swellings. Bergamot for example has anti-depressant qualities and can help alleviate insomnia, anxiety and fatigue. Oils like Lavender and Tea-Tree are powerful anti-septic with soothing healing properties. Lavender when diluted in base oil and massaged into the skin can help to relieve aches and pains. For those new to essential oils Lavender should be their first choice, as it has many different uses.
The most therapeutically beneficial essential oils are those grown from a registered organically grown plant. There are no chemical residues left after distillation, therefore sealing in the “Life Force’ of the oils.
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