What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the application of therapeutic grade essential oils to create balance and harmony in the body, mind and spirit.  Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that can be traced back to ancient Middle Eastern and Asian traditions.  For example, Ayruvedic doctors of India have been using aromatic plant derivatives for massage for over 5,000 years.

What are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are the concentrated, naturally extracted aromatic essences of various flowers, fruits, herbs and plants.

How does it work?

When inhaled, essential oils enter the body via the olfactory system.  The essential oils trigger different emotions and memories as well as unconsious physical reations to the heart rate and body temperature.  When diluted and applied externally, essential oil molecules can also be abosrbed by the skin.  Essential oils have anti-inflammatory, anitbiotic, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic and other medicinal properties.  Essential oil effects are many and varied but they are noted especially for their ability to restore balance to both the body and mind