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AROMATHERAPY LIZZY
HISTORY OF AROMATHERAPY
Although the contemporary practice of modern aromatherapy originated within the last hundred
years, the use of essential oils to heal mind, body and spirit can be traced back to all the major
ancient civilizations of the world. Aromatic plants played a central role in the healing art of early
humankind.
Our ancestors learned- through trial and error, and through observing which plants sick animals. ate-
that eating certain roots, berries, and leaves helped to alleviate the symptoms of different aliments.
Other plants has little (if any) effect; and a few plants aggravated symptoms, caused vomiting and
even occasionally death. This highly prized healing wisdom was passed down from one medicine
man or woman to the next, together with new discoveries and innovations. This knowledge was
eventually transmuted into the herbal medicine we know today.
Early civilizations also discovered that burning twigs and leaves from certain plants could produce
interesting effects. Some of these smoky aromas made people drowsy, while others cured
ailments. Some stimulated the senses and a few gave rise to mystical, religious experiences. The
precious, magical nature of aromatic plants was honored by burning them and offering the smoke to
the gods of these early civilizations.
We can see this principle at work today in the temples of the East, where modern Catholic Churches
also continue the tradition of burning frankincense during church services.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
Aromatic plants produce fragrant essencies in secretory cells, using nutrients from the soil and
water, and light and warmth from the sun in a process called photosynthesis. These naturally
occurring plant essences attract beneficial insects, such a bees, to help pollination, and deter less
friendly insects that would otherwise eat or damage the plant.
In many aromatic plants the secretory cells are near the surface, located in flowers and leaves,
when you walk past these plants and brush against them, this releases the fragance into the air.
The beauty and magic of these essences is often described as the aromatic heart, life force or
energy and soul or spirit of the plant. When aromatic plants are distilled (usually by steam
distillation), the essences undergo Sibylle chemical changes and turn into essential oils.
The term "Essential Oil" is generally applied to all the aromatic oils used in aromatherapy, although
strictly speaking this is not technically correct. Oils extracted from citrus fruits using simple extracton.
The rinds are still the plant essence with some floral oils, These lovely, fresh - smelling organic
lemons are suitable fruits for extracting essential oils.
- Aroma therapy Swedish Massage
- Lymphatic & Deep tissue Drainage
- Massage with Essential Oils
HISTORY OF AROMATHERAPY
Although the contemporary practice of modern aromatherapy originated within the last hundred
years, the use of essential oils to heal mind, body and spirit can be traced back to all the major
ancient civilizations of the world. Aromatic plants played a central role in the healing art of early
humankind.
Our ancestors learned- through trial and error, and through observing which plants sick animals. ate-
that eating certain roots, berries, and leaves helped to alleviate the symptoms of different aliments.
Other plants has little (if any) effect; and a few plants aggravated symptoms, caused vomiting and
even occasionally death. This highly prized healing wisdom was passed down from one medicine
man or woman to the next, together with new discoveries and innovations. This knowledge was
eventually transmuted into the herbal medicine we know today.
Early civilizations also discovered that burning twigs and leaves from certain plants could produce
interesting effects. Some of these smoky aromas made people drowsy, while others cured
ailments. Some stimulated the senses and a few gave rise to mystical, religious experiences. The
precious, magical nature of aromatic plants was honored by burning them and offering the smoke to
the gods of these early civilizations.
We can see this principle at work today in the temples of the East, where modern Catholic Churches
also continue the tradition of burning frankincense during church services.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
Aromatic plants produce fragrant essencies in secretory cells, using nutrients from the soil and
water, and light and warmth from the sun in a process called photosynthesis. These naturally
occurring plant essences attract beneficial insects, such a bees, to help pollination, and deter less
friendly insects that would otherwise eat or damage the plant.
In many aromatic plants the secretory cells are near the surface, located in flowers and leaves,
when you walk past these plants and brush against them, this releases the fragance into the air.
The beauty and magic of these essences is often described as the aromatic heart, life force or
energy and soul or spirit of the plant. When aromatic plants are distilled (usually by steam
distillation), the essences undergo Sibylle chemical changes and turn into essential oils.
The term "Essential Oil" is generally applied to all the aromatic oils used in aromatherapy, although
strictly speaking this is not technically correct. Oils extracted from citrus fruits using simple extracton.
The rinds are still the plant essence with some floral oils, These lovely, fresh - smelling organic
lemons are suitable fruits for extracting essential oils.
- The healing with essential oils through massage.
- The active molecules of essential oils blended with carrier oil which penetrates the
bloodstream and soothes the central nervous system. - The different kinds of scents that floral , citrus, and any smell bring back the stream of
memories. - The massage activates the body’s nerve endings and stimulates the blood flow from the
medicinal properties of essential oils, actings on the internal organs and treating ailments. - The essential oil remains in the body for three or four hours before it is excreted after it has
triggered a healing process.
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