You’ve seen those mysterious little brown bottles in the health food store. But do you really know what “essential oils” are? Have you seen outrageous claims about lavender instantly curing wounds and found yourself thinking “Whoa!”? Let’s take a look at one of the biggest fads to hit North America in years and try to [...]

Lavender is considered the most useful of all essential oils. Lavender is known to help relieve headaches, insomnia, tension and stress. Its therapeutic properties have been well chronicled all over the world.
Originally an inhabitant of the Mediterranean countries, this perennial herb has long been recognized for its exotic perfume and medicinal properties. Used in [...]

Aromatherapy, a misnomer or reality?
Aromatherapy was coined by the French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse in 1920s to describe the practice of using essential oils taken from plants, flowers, roots, seeds, etc. for healing.
As a matter of fact Robert Todd Carrolls The Skeptics Dictionary says the term Aromatherapy is misleading. The observation is on the [...]

If you’ve never used aromatherapy massage oils, you owe it to yourself to try it. You’re in for a totally unique experience. Whether you want a massage to relax or to rejuvenate or even to heal, using aromatherapy massage oils brings the body’s senses to new heights.
Aromatherapy has made steady gains in use and [...]

Aromatherapy History
The roots and fundamentals of Aromatherapy can be traced back to nearly 3000 years before Christ, when the ancient Egyptians used the basics of Aromatherapy in their daily lives. Historical records show that Egyptians burned incense made from aromatic woods and other herbs to honor their gods. Also royal harems and guest houses [...]