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Author: Gabriel Foster
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In the 1920's, a French cosmetic chemist named Rene-Maurice
Gattefosse, was one day making fragrances in his laboratory,
when he accidentally burned his arm. He then thrust his badly
burnt arm into the nearest cold liquid, which turned out to be a
tub of lavender oil. To his surprise, the pain was decreased
dramatically and left no usual burn results, such as, redness,
heat, inflammation, and blisters. He also noticed that the wound
healed quickly and left none of the usual scars associated with
burns. It was at that point that Gattefosse dedicated his life
to researching the medicinal properties of what we now call
nature's essential oils. Incidentally, he was the first to coin
the term aromatherapy.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are aromatic liquid substances extracted from
specific species of trees, roots, leaves, fruits, grasses and
flowers. These concentrated oils are far more valuable to
humankind, than just pleasing aromas. The healing properties of
the essential oils, have long been known in ancient times. From
Egypt to India to China and used accordingly. Essential oils are
absorbed through the skin and leaves no toxins like their
medical drug counterparts; this is an effective way to use them.
They are excreted from the body through urine, feces,
perspiration, and exhalation.
Medicinal And Healing
The essential oils have a proven history of healing and treating
many ailments. Acne, burns, insomnia, depression, indigestion,
dandruff, and cervical cancer to name a few. They may not
necessarily cure all ailments, but do manage them effectively.
The modern day medical system and drug industry have been using
active ingredients found in the essential oils in their chemical
drug making and treatment professions. However, because they've
been chemically modified by science, they do leave toxins in the
body after use, among other related problems. Essential oils in
there natural form, are far more beneficial to your physical,
mental and emotional wellbeing.
Cosmetic And Beauty
Apart from being able to heal and treat various ailments,
essential oils have a varied and proven means of being great
cosmetic alternatives. They can be used to make your own line of
natural cosmetics that's both healthy and none toxic in nature.
Imagine making your own body lotion that treats your skin like a
pampered king or queen. Cosmetics that wave goodbye to cellulite
and rediscover the gorgeousness of your hands. The potential is
limitless and very safe. Natural beauty with no high price to
pay, just nature's goldmine in your household.
Air Fresheners & Cleaners
Aromatherapy also provides a means to natural air fresheners and
cleaners in the form of ....... you guessed it, those wonder
working essential oils. Create air fresheners with lemon,
geranium, pettigraine and sandalwood blends to perform the music
of a breathtaking musical dancing throughout your house in
aromas that both paint your face with a smile and childlike awe.
Create scents that is not only composed of sweet smelling
aromas, but have natural bacteria fighting skills to them. Even
soaps can be created, powerful enough to punch the ugliness of
bacteria, yet mild enough to shower you with the grace of angels.
Cooking & Food Recipes
So we come to the culinary arts. Yes, using the essential oils
in cooking, does open up new exciting paths for the taste of
foods. Even the food industry uses these oil to enhance and
create new taste treats. The only problem is, because they are
produced on a larger scale, mush of the essential oils strengths
are no longer present. However, you in your own kitchen, can
make up for that little oversight. Herbs, spices, citrus,
fruits, and flowers, are the essential main oils you will be
using in the kitchen. Use them to elevate the taste of soups,
breathe life into vegetables dishes, and addict the taste buds
with cakes and desserts, among other dishes.
Domestic Pet Care
Still in awe of the many benefits and uses of aromatherapy?
Essential oils help keep ticks, fleas and other diminutive
creatures, off your dog for less than there commercial chemical
counterparts. Watch as you help your dogs' coughs, colds and flu
become more manageable and disappear with the essential oils
niaouli, eucalyptus and tea tree. It's not just dogs than can
benefit from aromatherapy, but cats, rabbits, hamsters and
horses. Essential oils offer many remedies and solutions for
taking care of your domesticated little friends and companions,
saving you a dreaded and expensive trip to the vet.
Garden Guards
Using essential oils in your garden, can prove to be one of the
wisest decisions you'll ever make. Many commercial garden
products like pesticides, fungicides or wood preservatives, can
wreck havoc in the form of dangerous poisoning, not just on pest
and bugs, but in the inevitable foods you're growing that will
end up in your stomach. The beautiful flowers and plants, you'll
be sniffing and touching will definitely have some sort of toxic
effect on you, because of the chemicals sprayed on them. This is
where using the essential oils as a natural alternative, will
not endanger your health. The functions of certain essential
oils in the plants before they were extracted, shows that they
were able to protect against bacteria and viruses. The strong
antibacterial and antiviral properties in the essential oils,
are also known for effectively dealing with fungi and mold.
Essential oils also deter and prevent pest and insects from
harming your garden.
Ancient Miracle
Aromatherapy offers you a choice between toxic chemicals and
natural ones that will enhance and beautify your existence on
the planet. In addition, it presents to you the gift of
acquiring inexpensive solutions to your expensive ones. A chance
to naturally take care of your pets as they take care of your
happiness and self-esteem. Beautify your self safely without the
harmful monsters of chemical cosmetics and live like royalty
with the taste of foods fit for the gods. Furthermore,
aromatherapy offers the miracle of effective healing and
treatment that do more good than there chemical brothers.
About the author:
Gabriel Foster is the editor for http://www.gabrielfoster.com,
the online magazine for both vegetarians and natural health
enthusiasts.