Isn aromatherapy just a new-fangled fad?
Plants not only play a large part in the ecological balance of our planet, they have been intimately linked to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of mankind since before recorded time. Recipes using aromatics, incense, and ointments are found throughout the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Ancient Egyptians created cosmetics, hair & nails stains, “fragrance cones”, ointments, perfumes, and medicines using essential oils and plants. Ancient Arabians perfected the extraction of rose oils and rose water popular during the Byzantine Empire (330 AD – 1400 AD). Chinese Herbal Medicine is based on the inherit properties of plants. During WWI essential oils were used a lot due to the lack of medicine available for wounded soldiers. The scented candles sold in your local bed & bath store are not the same as diffused essential oils. Q: What role to essential oils play with conventional medicine? A: Using the highest quality therapeutic-grade essential oils and leading-edge tec
