Introduction to Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy uses plant-derived essential oils to gently stimulate the natural healing action of both body and mind. Aromatherapy oils have been used throughout the ages for healing, religious ceremonies, as beauty aids and in perfumes.

You can now purchase aromatherapy oils online but only deal with reputable companies who are in the herb business and not the food business. Essential oils produced for food flavouring do not adhere to the same standards of purity as those specifically made for aromatherapy.

Because of the gentle nature of aromatherapy, it can be used safely in home treatment. However, before buying your aromatherapy oils online, thoroughly educate yourself before trying it, especially when using in cases of pregnancy. Store aromatherapy essential oils in a cool, dry place and keep tightly closed.

Essential oils vary in price, depending on the availability of the plants and the percentage of oil they contain. If you see a range of aromatherapy oils online where every oil has the same price, you can be sure that the contents are not pure essential oil.

If you want to try aromatherapy at home, start with one or two essential oils so that you can first learn what each of them can do for you before adding others. Some stores sell 'starter kits' which contain a number of remedies. Always make sure that whatever you purchase, especially when buying aromatherapy oils online, is 'pure essential oil'.

Aromatherapy Essential Oils have been called the life force of plants. Certainly, their properties can restore the often precarious balance between mind and body, upon which our sense of well-being so surely depends.