Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to heal your body, mind, spirit. This form of healing dates back to Ancient times, when essential oils were used daily for many diverse purposes.
 Essential Oils one of natures most powerful forms, and yet we know so little about them.
Modern medicine is always disputing their power, even though these oils are used in many of today’s drugs, foods, drinks, and cosmetics.
But fortunately for us, we are seeing more and more people revisiting and re-evaluating nature and all that she has to offer. People are seeking complementary ways to stay healthy and balanced. One of these methods is with aromatherapy.  We do not advocate that essential oils should replace conventional medicine, yet we do believe that they have a prominent role to play in maintaining general health and mental wellbeing.

The term “aromatherapy” was first used in the early 1900’s by a French chemist named Rene Maurice Gattefosse. Dr. Gattefosse reportedly burned his hands in a laboratory explosion, submerged them in a nearby vat of lavender essential oil, and discovered that his burns healed quickly and without scarring. The use of essential oils, however, dates back thousands of years.

Egyptian papyrus manuscripts dating as early as 2000 B.C. talk of the use of medicinal herbs and oils. Essential oils were used by the Egyptians for medicines, perfumes, cosmetics, and embalming. When Tutankhamen’s tomb was opened, it held ointments containing essential oils that were still fragrant.

The Greeks used essential oils for perfume, therapeutics, and to combat plague. Greek physician Pedacius Dioscorides wrote 1200 years ago of herbal applications similar to those used in aromatherapy today.

The Romans used essential oils for perfume and purification of temples, and in ceremonies and rituals.

Evidence of Chinese use of essential oils for therapeutic applications comes from the book Chinese Yellow Emperor Book of Internal Medicine, written around 2697 B.C. This book contains information on more than 300 plants and their use in medicine.

Even the Bible tells of gifts of frankincense and myhrr (plants containing essential oils high in immune stimulating properties) given by the three wise men to baby Jesus.

Some of the most fascinating stories about essential oils date back to the 17th century when the Black Plague was ravaging Europe. The town of Bucklersbury, England, the center of the European lavender trade, was unaffected by the plague even though large numbers of people in surrounding towns were dying from the disease. Physicians in European towns placed lavender in beak-like masks placed around the nose, which protected them from the plague. Not only does lavender have powerful immune-stimulating and antimicrobial properties, but the smell appears to repel fleas, which were known to carry the Black Plague disease.

In World War II, therapeutic grade essential oils were used on the battlefield when antibiotics were unavailable, saving lives of many soldiers that might otherwise have died.

The aroma has an emotional effect on everyone. Because aromatherapy  is a form of treatment, it takes away pain. It treats skin infections or diseases. It relieves muscle tension and over-fatigue. It calms the mind and frees it from anxiety, depression, and other psychological illnesses. Having regular aromatherapy sessions significantly improves health. 

Aromatherapy beautifies and enhances the physical appearance of an individual. Facials and massages relax the skin and cleans skin pores.

Aromatherapy heals through the use of the olfactory nerves. The nerves immediately send the oil vapors to nerves that facilitate the healing process. 

Aromatherapy can clean and disinfect, boosting the immune system. It increases hormones and balances the body and improves living. It heals cuts, bruises, wounds, insect bites, and skin diseases as well as relieves respiratory and circulatory illnesses. It conjures up a sense of emotional and mental soundness. It is a form of spiritual guidance.

Aromatherapy can change a negative mood into a positive one. Since it is herbal, it is safe to use all the time. It serves as an antibiotic that can kill and prevent the spread of fungi.

Aromatherapy is a natural sedative that can put you to sleep. It can heal insomnia and other sleeping disorders. It stimulates the nervous system.

Aside from personal benefits, aromatherapy can clean up the environment and purify the air. It can kill pollutants or toxins in the air.