What is Aromatherapy?

    A holistic approach to wellness
  • Traces its origins to ancient times when our ancestors recognized the effect of aromatic plants on the human body, mind and spirit
  • Utilizes natural essential oils extracted from a wide variety of plants to promote health and vitality and to instill a sense of harmony with the natural world.
  • A safe and effective alternative for dealing with many routine, day-to-day challenges to good health and well-being
  • Learn more about the History of Aromatherapy


Oils used in Aromatherapy

    Essential Oils
  • Volatile and fragrant liquid or semi liquid substances extracted from plants by distillation or cold-pressing
  • Powerful healing agents that contain the high concentrated vital energy of plants
  • All-natural, complete, free of additives.
    Carrier Oils
  • Fatty, nonvolatile oils extracted from seeds, nuts or fruits
  • Moisturize and nourish the skin
  • Used to dilute essential oils for application to the body

Safety Precautions

  • Keep essential oils away from babies, children and pets
  • Every essential oil is different; for safe and effective use, be sure you are familiar with the specific actions and precautions for each oil (many oils have special precautions)
  • Always follow recommenced dilutions and application procedures; do not exceed recommended amounts
  • Never use the essential oil of a plant to which you are allergic
  • Do not allow essential oils to get in or near the eyes, and do not apply them onto the genital region, inside the nose or mouth, or onto seriously damaged. skin.
  • Do not massage someone who has an infectious illness (such as the flu or measles) or cancer; do not massage over varicose veins, infected areas, broken bones or injuries
  • Do not take essential oils internally except under the supervision of a qualified health-care professional
  • If essential oils accidentally get into the eyes, flush immediately with whole milk or cram (these fats will dissolve and remove the essential oils)
  • In case of accidental ingestion of essential oils, obtain immediate medial assistance

Allergy Test: Perform 2 skin patch tests on small areas of the arm on successive days before using the oil on larger area.

Purchasing Essential Oils

  • Appropriate oils are usually labeled aromatherapy grade or therapeutic grade
  • Look for essential oils labeled "100% pure" (rose and jasmine are often available diluted in carrier oil, since the price of the pure oils is prohibitively expensive for many people)
  • Stay away from anything labeled fragrance or nature identical oils; these are synthetic, have no therapeutic properties, and should never be used in aromatherapy

Tip: In order to be effective, essential oils must be of the highest quality