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THE ART OF USING ESSENTIAL OILS
Aromatherapy or ‘Therapy for the Senses’
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using naturally extracted fragrant essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and enhance overall health and wellness of the body, mind, and soul.
For thousands of years, civilisations all over the world have enjoyed the lovely smells and health advantages of nature's myriad natural ingredients. These numerous benefits and traditions can now be experienced through aromatherapy.
THE HISTORY OF AROMATHERAPY
Avicenna, a Persian physician and alchemist, was credited with developing the cooling coil and steam distillation. Rose oil was the first to be extracted at this period, and other oils followed after.
Dr. Jean Valnet, an army surgeon, explored and proved the curative benefits of essential oils as aromatherapy grew and entered medical practice.
René-Maurice Gattefossé, a French chemist, is regarded as the father of modern Aromatherapy, a term he developed in the early 1900s. During his vast research, he initiated the scientific exploration of the numerous benefits of essential oils and promoted their use.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS
COMMON METHODS OF EXTRACTING ESSENTIAL OILS
Steam Distillation
The most popular method of extraction uses steam to lift and transport the essential oils from the plant material to a collecting vat. This technique produces essential oils and authentic aromatic waters called as hydrosols, distillation waters, or floral waters. Oils produced include eucalyptus, lavender, geranium, peppermint, and rosemary.
Water Distillation
Water distillation works on a similar concept as steam distillation. This technique is employed for fragile blossoms that, if bruised or destroyed, would provide inferior oil. This technique produces two essential oils: Rose Otto (Rosa damascena) and Ylang Ylang.
Cold Pressing
This method extracts oil from various sections of the plant. It is the most frequent way to extract oils from citrus oranges. The oil sacs are found in the rinds of several fruits.
This substance produces cold pressed essential oils of Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Orange, and Grapefruit.
HOW DOES AROMATHERAPY WORK
The tiny molecules of the Essential oils enter the body through the nose, lungs, and skin.
HOW DO ESSENTIAL OILS WORK
Skin Absorption
When essential oils are massaged into the skin with a carrier oil, they are absorbed via the skin, enter the bloodstream, and travel throughout the body to promote health. The oils may permeate the hair follicles or sweat glands, or they may be absorbed solely through the epidermis' skin cells.
Via Inhalation
When essential oils are inhaled, the molecules enter the lungs and subsequently the bloodstream. The small chemicals also travel up the nose, activating sensory neurons that send signals to the brain and limbic system. Thus, essential oils are said to improve the body, mind, and soul when inhaled.
HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS
A WORD OF CAUTION
Discover and enjoy the numerous ways in which Aromatherapy may bring the delights of nature into your life.
Check out our ‘How To Use’ recommendations for incorporating aromatherapy into your home, office, and vacation.
