Inhalation and application to the body of essential oils derived from herbal plants to induce the "smell" senses bring about balance and well being.
Aromatherapists are trained to help clients choose which essential oils will best treat any personal issues (mental, emotional, or physical) they are dealing with.
As it was in ancient times, so it is today: almost all medicinal plants are aromatic plants.
Aromatherapy, like color therapy, forms a part of vibrational medicine. Vibrational Medicine is a form of medicine that uses the powerful vibrations of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Dr. Christoph Streicher writes about the industry challenges and establishing a code of ethics for aromatherapy and essential oils.
Article on hydrosols which Dr. Christoph Streicher at AMRITA Aromatherapy published in Scensitivity: Hydrosols
Applying essential oil compresses is an effective way of relieving pain and reducing inflammation.
The benefits of aromatherapy has been known for ages, however, it was not given a name until the 1920's when the term aromatherapy was coined in France.
Common methods of using plant oils for therapeutic care of the mind, body, and spirit include inhalation, vaporization, massage, bathing, and compresses.
From the plants ancient cultures used for healing come essential oils to be used tor physical and psychological treatment by aromatherapy. Excellent for relaxing, and a good complementary headache/migraine treatment for some. Peppermint, lavender, jasmine to relax and help relieve your pain.
Chat transcript of Aromatherapy Chat held in our healing chatroom on Feb. 11, 2001.
This a resourceful and beautifully put together page on the topic of aromatherapy. Enjoy!
Successful completion of this course leads to the Beaumont College Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy and membership of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists.
Offering a variety of seminars: Basics and advanced aromatherapy classes, chemistry of essential oils, perfumery, and more.
Researchers measure impact of aromatherapy - ATLANTA (CNN) - April 14, 2000
This website gives the therapeutic effects of commonly used essential oils.
Guide for caring for newborns with natural essential oils for diaper changes, bath time, etc.
A common misconception is that essential oils can be taken my mouth. Please use essential oils with care.
An introduction to essential oils. They're the concentrated substances extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, bark, resin or fruit rinds.
We have to give credit to an Austrian, Marguerite Maury, for the development of the aromatherapy massage.
It's not necessary to know the Botanical names of your essential oils, but serious students might find it helpful!
This article will help you sort out the milliliters, ounces, teaspoons and tablespoons, drops and drams.
Kathi Keville and Mindy Green provide this wonderful historic survey of fragrance. Check it out!
Sherill Pociecha helps us judge the claims of various essential oil suppliers. It's not all that simple!
