Essential oils and other elements used in aromatherapy are used for relieving a variety of discomfort from indigestion to headaches.
Monday, February 25th, 2008Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils and other natural aromatic compounds from plants to affect one’s mental or physical health. Essential oils, are known as hydrophobic i.e. non-water mixing or volatile i.e. air mixing. Essential oils are sometimes referred to as an oil of a plant e.g. oil of lavender. Essential oils are referred to as essential because they are the perceived essence of a plant..