The use of plants for medicinal purposes is an ancient practice dating as far back as 2000 B.C. having been recorded in such writings as the Indian 'Veda' & Chinese 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine'. However, approximately 450 years later, one of the most important preserved records of medicinal use in history was found in Egypt, 'The Ebers Papyrus'.
Fast forward to Hypocrites, one of the first to study the therapeutic effects of essential oils, making many recommendations based on his findings. Theophratus wrote about the healing properties as did fellow physician Pedacius Dioscorides, which described certain remedies still taught in modern day Aromatherapy programs.
In the 19th century, scientists & physicians researched the effects of botanical extracts on the bacteria in people. During the 1930’s, Dr. Rene Maurice Gattefosse published a book on the antimicrobial effects of essential oils & Albert Couvreur published a book on their medicinal uses. These studies continued well into the 1940’s by Dr. Jean Valnet & are currently the basis for modern day aromatherapy.
What does all this mean?
Essential oils are known for their powerful antimicrobial, bactericidal, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent, analgesic, carninative, antibiotic, diuretic, sedative, nervine, stimulant, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, antitoxic, antihistaminic, cardiotonic, and more…..properties.
With this said, Aromatherapy is the perfect compliment to any medical treatment; yet, it is not a substitute. There are numerous studies demonstrating the therapeutic / rehabilitative effects of essential oils.
Here is a list of conditions known to respond well to Aromatherapy:
insomnia
depression
anxiety
athlete’s foot
acne
cold sores
colds
flu
blood pressure (high)
blood pressure (low)
circulation
dental abcess
indigestion
oral ulcers
IBS
nausea
muscle pain
arthritis
infections
cuts & burns
sunburn
headaches
fatigue
stress
neuralgia
menopause
detoxification
asthma
catarrh
coughs
Please note: it’s possible to have several things going on that would be better served with a custom blend.
Fast forward to Hypocrites, one of the first to study the therapeutic effects of essential oils, making many recommendations based on his findings. Theophratus wrote about the healing properties as did fellow physician Pedacius Dioscorides, which described certain remedies still taught in modern day Aromatherapy programs.
In the 19th century, scientists & physicians researched the effects of botanical extracts on the bacteria in people. During the 1930’s, Dr. Rene Maurice Gattefosse published a book on the antimicrobial effects of essential oils & Albert Couvreur published a book on their medicinal uses. These studies continued well into the 1940’s by Dr. Jean Valnet & are currently the basis for modern day aromatherapy.
What does all this mean?
Essential oils are known for their powerful antimicrobial, bactericidal, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent, analgesic, carninative, antibiotic, diuretic, sedative, nervine, stimulant, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, antitoxic, antihistaminic, cardiotonic, and more…..properties.
With this said, Aromatherapy is the perfect compliment to any medical treatment; yet, it is not a substitute. There are numerous studies demonstrating the therapeutic / rehabilitative effects of essential oils.
Here is a list of conditions known to respond well to Aromatherapy:
insomnia
depression
anxiety
athlete’s foot
acne
cold sores
colds
flu
blood pressure (high)
blood pressure (low)
circulation
dental abcess
indigestion
oral ulcers
IBS
nausea
muscle pain
arthritis
infections
cuts & burns
sunburn
headaches
fatigue
stress
neuralgia
menopause
detoxification
asthma
catarrh
coughs
Please note: it’s possible to have several things going on that would be better served with a custom blend.