What is Aromatherapy?

It has long been understood that scents can influence our state of mind. The distilled essential oils from plants have been used for centuries for bathing, healing and perfume.

Most scented products today are not made from essential oils but from synthetic chemicals attempting to evoke the essence of nature. Chemical fragrances can contribute to health problems such as asthma, migraines, neurotoxic effects, and upper respiratory irritation.

To make matters worse, the FDA does not require personal care products to list the ingredients in their fragrance. When EPA researchers tested thirty-one fragrance products, they found that more than half the products contained ingredients listed under the EPA’s Toxic Substance Control Act.

Since perfume can enter the body through the skin or inhalation, many of these chemicals are readily absorbed and accumulate in the body’s fatty tissue.

Good quality essential oils are extracted from a plant’s flowers, leaves, stems, and bark through a steam distillation system. They contain the essential life force of the plant so that the vitamins and minerals can be absorbed into the skin to nourish, protect and heal.

Each oil has unique properties beyond their fragrance. Some are natural antiseptics, antifungal, preservatives, toners, deodorizers, insect repellents, and even antidepressants. An accumulating body of scientific research is helping us understand their ability to heal our bodies and enhance our mood.

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