All About Aromatherapy Oil Benzoin Benzoin (Botanical name: Styrax benzoin) Properties of Benzoin Oil Warm, vanilla smelling aroma, thick in consistency, slow to pour, stable. It solidifies when kept in cold conditions but turns back to liquid consistency when brought to room temperature. The part of the plant used is gum resin extracted from the [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Bergamot Bergamot (Botanical name: Citrus bergamia) Properties of Bergamot Oil Fresh, citrus, sweet smelling aroma Obtained from the rind of the fruit, produced in North west Africa and South Italy Antiseptic, analgesic, anti-depressant, antiviral, antispasmodic, nerve tonic, expectorant, deodorant Refreshing, healing, uplifting; it calms and relaxes without sedation. Gives feeling of [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Basil Basil (Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum) Basil has been used for thousands of years in ayurvedic medicine. Properties of Basil Oil Transparent clear in appearance, thin consistency Top note aroma, sweet, herbaceous, slight smell like camphor Obtained by steam distillation Uses of Basil Oil: Traditionally basil oil remedy was common for [...]

What is Aromatherapy Massage Aromatherapy is holistic and practical as it stabilizes emotions, energizes the body and strengthens the immune system. Aromatherapy massage is a massage therapy which is much more effective than a regular massage in relaxing and stimulating the mind and body. This is because highly powerful essential oils are used, and these [...]

What are Carrier Oils A carrier oil is a vegetable oil which is used as a ‘base’ to dilute the concentrated essential oil(s) before applying to the skin. Thus, carrier oils are base oils which carry the essential oil on to the skin. If essential oils are applied directly to the skin, they can cause [...]

The most effective way to use essential oils is not orally, but by externally applying or inhaling the fumes of aromatic oils. Aromatherapy oils can be used by various methods: Inhalation Essential oils can be inhaled to bring instant relief from stress, depression or respiratory disorders. Always remember to close your eyes while inhaling. Prompt [...]

Aromatherapy oils are essential oils used to enhance health, beauty and induce relaxation through the sense of smell. These oils are used for cooking as well. The biggest positive aspect of using aromatic oils is that they are used in a cosmetic or medicinal way without being toxic or invasive as they do not leave [...]

Aromatherapy History Aromatherapy began in Egypt. The Egyptians extracted the oils from aromatic plants by infusion and used them for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Aromatherapy was also practiced in China, India, Greece and Rome. The French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse is largely responsible for the study and popularity of modern day aromatherapy. Gattefosse observed the [...]