AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS

History of Essential Oils

         Since ancient times, mankind has used essential oils for their many healthful benefits. In Persia and later in India, Babylon, and Egypt, Essential Oils, were used for medicinal purposes, as well as for embalming, anointing and for making perfume. Earlier this century, a French chemist named Rene`-Maurice Gattefosse` began studying what he would later be named "Aromatherapy"

          After severely burning his arm in a lab accident, he thrust it into a vat of what he thought was water. The liquid turned out to be lavender oil. Surprisingly, Gattefosse`'s burn quickly healed without leaving a scar. Pleased with his discovery, he spent the rest of his life researching the value of Essential Oils.

How Essential Oils Work

          The art of "Aromatherapy" is the use of aromatic Essential Oils to benefit the body's emotional and physical well-being. Science has discovered that the sense of smell plays a significant role in overall health.

            When an Essential Oil is inhaled, its molecules enter the cilia in the nose and are transported via the olfactory system to the limbic system of the brain. The brain the responds to particular aromas that affect emotional and physical balance.

            When Essential Oils are applied externally, they are absorbed by the skin and then carried immediately throughout the body, where they deliver healthful benefits. Try placing a drop of lavender oil on your cheek. You should be able to taste it within 10-15 seconds. Science has shown that Essential Oils can actually penetrate cell walls, transporting nutrients and oxygen to the inside of cells.

           Essential Oils act as natural chelators. In fact, when diffused throughout a room, Essential Oils can rid the air of dust and other harmful particles.   

Bach Flower Remedies

           The English physician and scientist, Dr. Edward Bach, realized that in order to help people fully recover from their physical ailments, it was necessary to also treat their emotional pain. So in the early 1930's, Dr Bach left his lucrative London practice and moved to the countryside to research a remedy which would help these emotional difficulties. Dr. Bach was interested in comprising something from nature because he believed that the drugs available tended to cover up the symptoms or, worse create new ones. After many years of study, DR Bach discovered 38 remedies for specific emotional stresses all prepared from flower and tree essences. Dr. Bach also created a rescue remedy for intense, immediate stress. Our version is called

Calming Essence Essential Oil Products