Aromatherapy is the systematic use of volatile plant oils known as essential

  oils for the treatment or prevention of disease.

 

The origins can be traced back 5000 years to the ancient Egyptians, where it

  was part of daily life. It was transferred from Egypt to many other countries,

  particularly India.

 

Essential oils are readily absorbed via the skin or breathed into the lungs.

  They then enter the bloodstream and are carried around the body where

  they can deliver beneficial healing powers.

 

Essential oil is a blanket term including all natural aromatic volatile plant oils

  including extracts using liquid CO2 or organic solvents (hexane, ethanol).

 

Over 90 different essential oils are in use.

 

Essential oils have been found to provide both psychological and physical

  benefits when used correctly and safely.

 

As well as alleviating stress and anxiety, aromatherapy is used for relieving muscular aches and pains, congested sinuses and asthma.