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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