Did you know that the Egyptians were among the first to discover that oils extracted from plants can be used for both medical and cosmetic purposes? Maybe these oils were even used for embalming purposes ' a 
technique about which very little is known!
Greeks, Romans and the Chinese have used aromatherapy extensively for luxuriously scented baths, for elaborate massage using these lovely scented oils and for religious purposes like making the incense used in ceremonies (particularly the Chinese). When the French perfumier Gattefosse accidentally discovered the lavender aromatic oil which healed his burned hand, he came up with a book on aromatic oils which has lent its name to aromatherapy.
How the oils act
Basically aromatherapy oils are used as a soothing element ' they help in soothing both body and mind and the oils for this are all extracted from plants flowers, roots, bark and seeds. These oils can be used either diluted or undiluted for a soothing effect. The oils enter the bloodstream when gently massaged, and they react with the hormones and the natural enzymes of the body producing the desired effect and relaxing the body.
These oils are known to have extremely beneficial effects on the skin and actually help when the skin is 
inflamed or when there are unexplained aches and pains. It is also a known cure for stress related problems, post delivery problems and many other conditions. These oils can be used in a spa or at home.
Aroma oils are today synthetically produced and blended for effect and are known to be equally effective as cures.
- Use them in your bath for healing the skin and relaxing the body.
- Oil diffusers are a great way of spreading the healing smell throughout the room. You can also use them in a spray.
- Learn about the properties of each oil before you decide to use them. See if they address your particular need.
No one knows how exactly these oils act on the body but the fact that they do and have done so over ages, and also have beneficial effects cannot be denied. So if you need a sweet smelling quick fix after a tired day at office, just rub the aroma oil or run it in your bath and heal yourself.
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