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Aromatherapy Oils And Their Healing Properties

By Veronica Tripplethorn

Have you ever considered the healing properties of those aromatherapy oils that you love so much? Sure, the lavender smells great and makes your skin feel soft when it’s in your body lotions. But what about lavender as a healing flower?

In actuality, the term "aromatherapy" is a relatively new word coined by a scientist/chemist in the 1920’s. Mankind has known of the healing properties of flowers and herbs for thousands and thousands of years, but it was only recently that aromatherapy essential oils have come into their own right.

During the 1920’s, a French chemist by the name of Rene Maurice Gattefosse was researching essential oils. He was trying to discover the properties of these oils and their use in healing. Quite by accident, Gattefosse burned his arm by catching it aflame. He quickly submerged his hand in a nearby vat of liquid, which just so happened to be lavender oil.

The Therapeutic Qualities Aromatherapy Oils

What did he discover? He discovered that the burn was soothed quickly and later realized that the healing time of the burn had been dramatically decreased. He began labeling this essential oil with the term "aromatherapy" due to its therapeutic qualities. As well, he wrote several aromatherapy books.

Aromatherapy oils have long been known to the world. Using them may not have been called "aromatherapy," but they have been used for their medicinal properties for quite some time. Take for example Jasmine. Jasmine is a popular tea that is supposed to have calming effects on the mind and body. It is still put into tea as well as being used for massage aromatherapy.

Lavender And Vanilla Essential Oils

Lavender, as illustrated above with Gattefosse discovering its healing properties, is used heavily in aromatherapy for its soothing qualities. Vanilla is another soothing aromatherapy essential oil used quite frequently, and as you may know, it is used quite a lot in baking.

There are a few ways that you can take advantage of an essential oil. There is aerial diffusion, direct inhalation, body interface application and oral application. All methods are great ways to take in the aromatherapy oils and you can always combine the methods to produce the exact blend that you are seeking.

You could drink a cup of vanilla tea and apply jasmine body lotions to help soothe those aching muscles and help boost your mood. The use of aromatherapy is something you should look into if you are interested in homeopathic treatments. Anything you can do to feel better is an asset. So build your arsenal of weapons against those feelings of stress or the dreaded "blahs."

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More Facts About Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has long been practiced even though it is a new name to an old remedy. People respond to certain scents. It may be the warm, mellow scent of vanilla that triggers happy memories of family gatherings and food. It can be the relaxing scent of lavender permeating the room. Lotions, candles and sprays can be purchased that help chase away the blues, relieve you of stress and help energize the body. You can mix and match the scents to create whatever aroma you need for that situation.

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