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The historical route of incense continued to follow the pathways of civilization.   As Greek thought and culture spread throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, so too did the use of and enchantment of the incense.   

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Aromatherapy is not a new phenomenon. In India, the "Basil" plant or tulsi is revered as holy and its roots are made into sacred beads and rosaries. In the middle ages, cloves of garlic still hung around the neck of a newborn as protection agaist dark forces.   

It is very easy to get started with Aromatherapy, but there are safety issues that you need to be aware of. Most people interested in aromatherapy start with base essential oils creating blends. While its invigorating to experiment, care and caution must be taken at all times.

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Over the years, researchers have discovered that there are certain scents in the plant world that produce a relaxed state of mind and body. These scents are contained within the plants essential oils.  

Essential oils are chemical compounds found within aromatic plants, which the plants use to fight off infections. Essential oils are referred to as the "life force" of plants.  Essential Oils are derived directly from leaves, flowers, fruits, stems, wood, mosses, and roots of very specific and special plants.  These pure plant essences are extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems, bark or roots by cold pressing or steam distillation.  

Pure Essential Oils

The Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all recognised the therapeutic properties of essential oils and plant extracts. The use of plant oils can be traced back over 6000 years. Individuals in many cultures believed that scent inspires the imagination and frees the spirit. In modern society many individuals are finding innovative ways to incorporate aromatic scents into their daily lives, to elicit feelings of relaxation and contentment.

Aromatherapy Ideas

Aromatherapy as used today originated in Europe and has been practiced there since the early 1900s. Practioners of aromatherapy believe that every oil has a vibration or note, which can be used for different therapeutic applications. Aromatherapy can be used to relax and sooth the mind and body, to energize or even to arouse.  

Uses for Aromatherapy