| Introduction | | | | water to which are added the essential oils. Each of |
| Essential Oils are volatile parts of aromatic plants | | | | the essential oils used in aromatherapy can be used |
| extracted by steam distillation or expression. Essential | | | | either alone or in combinations to create a desired |
| oils contain the true essence of the plant it was | | | | effect. |
| derived from. Essential oils are fragrant liquids pressed | | | | Health Benefits of Essential Oils |
| or distilled from plants. These essential oils are found | | | | Science has discovered that our sense of smell plays |
| in various parts of the plant body, in the seeds, | | | | a significant role in our overall health. Aromatherapy is |
| flowers, bark, or leaves, and are also concentrated in | | | | defined as the use of pure, therapeutic grade |
| certain special cells or groups of cells (glands). | | | | essential oils to facilitate the health of body, mind and |
| Essential oils are extracted from certain species of | | | | spirit. Aromatherapy uses essential oils to help |
| flowers, grasses, fruits, leaves, roots, and trees. Most | | | | coordinate the maintenance of overall well-being and |
| essential oils are collected by a process called steam | | | | may help with appearance, body function, home, |
| distillation. Essential oils are antibacterial, | | | | children and all other emotional and physical aspects |
| anti-cancerous, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, | | | | of a healthy lifestyle. Because essential oils work in all |
| anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and antiseptic. | | | | areas of our lives, they are probably the single most |
| Although essential oils used in aromatherapy are | | | | all-encompassing tool we have been given to assist |
| extracted from plants, you should still consider them | | | | us in both our personal health and growth. If in doubt, |
| as having chemical compounds. | | | | always consult a healthcare provider you trust who is |
| Aromatherapy and Essential Oils | | | | knowledgeable about essential oils or willing to |
| Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine, in | | | | investigate with you. |
| which healing effects are credited to the aromatic | | | | Conclusion |
| compounds in essential oils and other plant extracts. | | | | Essential oils are derived from various parts of plants. |
| Aromatherapy is one of the most popular branches | | | | Essential oils are frequently referred to as the "life |
| of Holistic Medicine. Although some doctors doubt the | | | | force" of plants. Aromatherapy is the use of plant |
| efficiency of aromatherapy, medical researchers have | | | | oils, including essential oils, for psychological and |
| scientifically proven that aromatherapy may produce | | | | physical well being to lift the mood, soothe the body |
| both psychological and physiological effects. | | | | and enhance the quality of life. In therapeutic |
| Aromatherapy is often used in conjunction with | | | | aromatherapy, essential oils treat medical conditions. |
| massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, | | | | Cuts and wounds can be treated with sprays or |
| herbology, chiropractic and other holistic healing | | | | salves that contain essential oils isolated from |
| methods. Aromatherapy is completely natural as the | | | | eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, thyme, marjoram, |
| essential or fragrant oils are extracted from plants. | | | | rosemary, tea tree, or basil. Using massage oils where |
| You can benefit from the use of aromatherapy oils in | | | | essential oils have been added will help give some |
| wide variety of ways like inhaling the oil, massaging it | | | | relief. There are several essential oils used to help |
| on your body, or by soaking yourself in the bath | | | | you sleep or to help you fall asleep. |