What are essential oils and what are the benefits of using them in treatment?
A. Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts which contain the vital life-force and consciousness of the plant. They are considered vegetable hormones. Essential oils contain the oxygen element with natural ozone and ions found in nature, because of this the use of essential oils: 1. Aid in oxygenating, hydrating and detoxifying the human system. 2. Are balancing in their effects, helping the body to return from an imbalanced state which leads to illness, to the ideal balance representing health and well-being. 3. Exert a subtle influence on the mind and combined with the loving care of a sensitive therapist, offer a truly holistic, gentle and natural therapy. 4. Because essential oils penetrate the skin, they actually beautify from within. Restoring the vitality of skin surfaces. 5. Prevent the growth of bacteria.