Understanding Aromatherapy
By Gabriel
Foster
In the 1920's, a French cosmetic chemist named Rene-Maurice
Gattefosse, was one day making fragrances in his laboratory, when
he accidentally burned his arm. He then thrust his badly burnt arm
into the nearest cold liquid, which turned out to be a tub of
lavender oil. To his surprise, the pain was decreased dramatically
and left no usual burn results, such as, redness, heat,
inflammation, and blisters. He also noticed that the wound healed
quickly and left none of the usual scars associated with burns. It
was at that point that Gattefosse dedicated his life to researching
the medicinal properties of what we now call nature's essential
oils. Incidentally, he was the first to coin the term
aromatherapy.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are aromatic liquid substances extracted from
specific species of trees, roots, leaves, fruits, grasses and
flowers. These concentrated oils are far more valuable to
humankind, than just pleasing aromas. The healing properties of the
essential oils, have long been known in ancient times. From Egypt
to India to China and used accordingly. Essential oils are absorbed
through the skin and leaves no toxins like their medical drug
counterparts; this is an effective way to use them. They are
excreted from the body through urine, feces, perspiration, and
exhalation.
Medicinal And Healing
The essential oils have a proven history of healing and treating
many ailments. Acne, burns, insomnia, depression, indigestion,
dandruff, and cervical cancer to name a few. They may not
necessarily cure all ailments, but do manage them effectively. The
modern day medical system and drug industry have been using active
ingredients found in the essential oils in their chemical drug
making and treatment professions. However, because they've been
chemically modified by science, they do leave toxins in the body
after use, among other related problems. Essential oils in there
natural form, are far more beneficial to your physical, mental and
emotional wellbeing.
Cosmetic And Beauty
Apart from being able to heal and treat various ailments,
essential oils have a varied and proven means of being great
cosmetic alternatives. They can be used to make your own line of
natural cosmetics that's both healthy and none toxic in nature.
Imagine making your own body lotion that treats your skin like a
pampered king or queen. Cosmetics that wave goodbye to cellulite
and rediscover the gorgeousness of your hands. The potential is
limitless and very safe. Natural beauty with no high price to pay,
just nature's goldmine in your household.
Air Fresheners & Cleaners
Aromatherapy also provides a means to natural air fresheners and
cleaners in the form of ....... you guessed it, those wonder
working essential oils. Create air fresheners with lemon, geranium,
pettigraine and sandalwood blends to perform the music of a
breathtaking musical dancing throughout your house in aromas that
both paint your face with a smile and childlike awe. Create scents
that is not only composed of sweet smelling aromas, but have
natural bacteria fighting skills to them. Even soaps can be
created, powerful enough to punch the ugliness of bacteria, yet
mild enough to shower you with the grace of angels.
Cooking & Food Recipes
So we come to the culinary arts. Yes, using the essential oils
in cooking, does open up new exciting paths for the taste of foods.
Even the food industry uses these oil to enhance and create new
taste treats. The only problem is, because they are produced on a
larger scale, mush of the essential oils strengths are no longer
present. However, you in your own kitchen, can make up for that
little oversight. Herbs, spices, citrus, fruits, and flowers, are
the essential main oils you will be using in the kitchen. Use them
to elevate the taste of soups, breathe life into vegetables dishes,
and addict the taste buds with cakes and desserts, among other
dishes.
Domestic Pet Care
Still in awe of the many benefits and uses of aromatherapy?
Essential oils help keep ticks, fleas and other diminutive
creatures, off your dog for less than there commercial chemical
counterparts. Watch as you help your dogs' coughs, colds and flu
become more manageable and disappear with the essential oils
niaouli, eucalyptus and tea tree. It's not just dogs than can
benefit from aromatherapy, but cats, rabbits, hamsters and horses.
Essential oils offer many remedies and solutions for taking care of
your domesticated little friends and companions, saving you a
dreaded and expensive trip to the vet.
Garden Guards
Using essential oils in your garden, can prove to be one of the
wisest decisions you'll ever make. Many commercial garden products
like pesticides, fungicides or wood preservatives, can wreck havoc
in the form of dangerous poisoning, not just on pest and bugs, but
in the inevitable foods you're growing that will end up in your
stomach. The beautiful flowers and plants, you'll be sniffing and
touching will definitely have some sort of toxic effect on you,
because of the chemicals sprayed on them. This is where using the
essential oils as a natural alternative, will not endanger your
health. The functions of certain essential oils in the plants
before they were extracted, shows that they were able to protect
against bacteria and viruses. The strong antibacterial and
antiviral properties in the essential oils, are also known for
effectively dealing with fungi and mold. Essential oils also deter
and prevent pest and insects from harming your garden.
Ancient Miracle
Aromatherapy offers you a choice between toxic chemicals and
natural ones that will enhance and beautify your existence on the
planet. In addition, it presents to you the gift of acquiring
inexpensive solutions to your expensive ones. A chance to naturally
take care of your pets as they take care of your happiness and
self-esteem. Beautify your self safely without the harmful monsters
of chemical cosmetics and live like royalty with the taste of foods
fit for the gods. Furthermore, aromatherapy offers the miracle of
effective healing and treatment that do more good than there
chemical brothers.
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