AROMATIC ESSENTIAL OILS ESSENTIAL OILS and herbs have many uses. Since the days of the earliest civilizations aromatic plants have been known to stimulate the senses. The oils from these plants can alleviate physical and emotional conditions, relax the body and sooth the mind. THE WAYS OF ANCIENT FRAGRANCES TODAY AROMATICS are used extensively throughout the medical field. Research is constantly improving our understanding of their many uses. ESSENTIAL OILS are being used widely in the treatent of cancers, heart disease, diabetes, HIV, aids, fatigue syndrome, sports injuries, fibromyalgia, as well as in combating lack of confidence, nervousness, exhaustion, depression, skin conditions and assisting in weight loss amongst many other uses. MAGICAL uses may involve meditiation on a plant's aroma, inhaling its scent in combination with visualization to manifest the desired outcome. PHYSICAL APPLICATION takes the form of massaging oils into the body, which eases aches, pains and stifffness. The aroma of the essential oils also brings soothing harmony to the mind and emotions. EQUINE AND CANINE AROMATHERAPY is now being used professionally to help our animals recover from a wide range of ailments.

IN PHARONIC EGYPT AROMATIC HERBS AND THEIR ESSENTIAL OILS were treasured, their use not only formed a key part of daily ritual but were also an important element in the secret ceremonies of the Nile valley's great temple complexes as priests anointed deities with richly scented oils. Incense was particularly important, burned during religious rituals, its heavy scent cleansed the air and drove away negative spirits at funerals. Cardomon, lotus, rush-reed, honey, wine and myrrh were amongst the special ingredients used by the ancient Egyptians, steeped in olive oil their scents were slowly infused to create delicate perfumes.

THE ANCIENT ART OF AROMATHERAPY LEARNING FROM EASTERN WISDOM, the Greeks believed that the fresh scents rising from living plants helped maintain their own health. Roses, carnations, lilies and marjoram were all used in their perfumes, the odours of specific scents were inhaled to heal many inner ailments. IT IS ALSO RECORDED that in Greece oils infused with white violet or quince were believed to ease upset stomachs, whilst perfumes made from grape leaves helped clear the head and rose garlands were known to banish headaches. HERE IN THE US NATIVE AMERICANS lived for thousands of years in harmony with the earth, they too learned from their environment and developed a complex use of wild plants. Their reverence for the Earth and its myriad forms of life led these peoples to understand that plants themselves contained their own energies. Fragrant cedar wood was used by plains Indians to banish nightmares and nervous conditions, whilst scented plants were particularly used for magical purposes. For an Aromatherapy healing session contact Jan at her email healing@crystalzia.com. © Crystalzia.com. All Rights Reserved