The use of aromatherapy can be traced back to ancient civilizations. In ancient Egypt aromatics were an important part of spiritual life. The earliest Egyptian use of aromatics was in incense. Frankincense was offered to the sun god, and myrrh belonged to the moon. They were the first to distil plants in order to extract their essential oils. Aromatherapy use was also very popular in Greece, India, China, and Arabia. But it didn't spread to Europe until the 12th century. The term aromatherapie was first used 65 years ago by a French chemist named Gattefosse. One day, while he was working in the laboratory of a perfumery, he burnt his hand and plunged it into a vat of lavender essential oil. His burn healed without blistering and so he began studying the healing affects of essential oils.Aromatherapy is a medium of fragrance that can help to promote wellness of a person's emotional, mental, and physical states. Essential oils are highly concentrated forms of herbal energy. The molecules of these oils are so minute, and they evaporate so quickly, that they can penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream and organs. They are most commonly found in herbs, plants, flowers, and fruits. READ MORE
