Transcript Aromatherapy - Holistic Healing Doctor

Aromatherapy
History of Aromatherapy
Historically, the first
people to dispense
essential oils and
other aromatics were:
 high priests of the
ancient Egyptians
 Hebrews
 other cultures of the
Far East.
Aromatherapy
Essences were later used ceremonially
and cosmetically by the royal families
and the most wealthy nobility. As
usage became more common, these
highly prized plant extracts were
employed by physicians as the basis
of most medicines and to remedy
epidemic diseases.
Oils in Nature
fragrance of flowers
and plants arises from
their essential oil
content.
 aromatic oils occur
mostly in roots, barks,
wood, resins, leaves,
flowers and the peel
of citrus fruits.
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Healing Power of Oil
When properly extracted, the plant's vital
life force can be effectively retained for
several years with proper storage
 Shelf life- 3-5 years, citrus oils are shorter
 During this period the oils gradually lose
their healing potential and fragrance
 Store in dark bottles, cool, dry areas with
minimum air in the bottles
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