Aromatherapy is an ancient holistic science, acclaimed by even the modern scientific community, that uses pure essential oils derived from flowers, fruits, barks or roots either through steam distillation or cold-presses.

Aromas or scents when inhaled enter the limbic system in our brains that controls our moods, emotions, memory and learning. When the brain reacts positively to a fragrance it we feel relaxed and energized and our physical ailments our also healed. The rejuvenating aromas aid in purging our body of waste matter and promote regeneration of new, healthy cells.

Different oils act on the central nervous system in their own unique way.

• Eucalyptus Oil is highly effective for bronchitis, asthma, flu, cold, and sinusitis;
• Rosemary – muscle and joint pain, dandruff, eczema, gout etc.;
• Clary sage - menstrual problems and blood pressure;
• Chamomile - mental strain, stomach upsets, headaches and insomnia;
• Peppermint - nausea, toothache, digestive system disorders and bad breath;
• Jasmine - stress;
• Lavender - rheumatism;
• Germanium - ulcers, wounds, burns and cuts;
• Lemon - indigestion, nosebleeds, mouth ulcers, infections, warts and anemia;
• Petit grain - hair and skin problems;
• Sandalwood - nervous tension, depression etc; and
• Sweet Orange oil - emotional health.

Some oils like citronella also act as insect repellents.

They evaporate very quickly and one of the best methods to trigger reactions in the brain is to inhale them either directly or through steam inhalation. Massaging the essence oil in to the body or using it in a bath allows for the essence to enter our bloodstream directly. However, these oils are concentrated and must be blended with pure vegetable ‘carrier’ oils like sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil and grape-seed oil before being applied on the body.

Essential oils different from fragrance oils must be natural and pure to be effective.