Aromatherapy has around for thousands of years.  Ancient Egypt, Italy, India, and China used plant essential oils.  It uses the medicinal properties of the essential oils of herbs and plants.  Aromatherapy is widely practiced in North America and Europe as a part of spa treatments and holistic treatments of illnesses.  The oils are extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, buds, branches, and roots.  Diffusers are used to project the scent into a room in a fast and efficient way.

Aromatherapy oils can affect almost any part of the body.  It can be used as an antiviral, tranquilizer, diuretic, and antibacterial and for stimulation of the senses.  The molecules from the essential oils are pulled in through the nasal cavity and goes to the limbic system in the brain.  This part of the brain influences emotions, memories and is linked to the adrenal, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus.  These glands are important because they regulate heart rate, reduce stress, improve memory, keep your hormones balanced, and help with breathing.  Essential oils used in aromatherapy can immediately balance the emotional and physiological parts of our brain.  They are toxic if taken internally but can be used orally with the guidance of a professional trained in this field.

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