What is Aromatherapy………..What you should expect from an Aromatherapy Consultation. Jami. What is Aromatherapy, (Sorry folk’s I seem to have lost my question mark.) The term Aromatherapy was coined, by a French Chemical Engineer; Renne Maurice Gattefosse. (1881-1950). Gatfosse burnt his hand badly during an explosion in his lab; He plunged his hand into the nearest liquid available a vat of Lavender Essential Oil, he was truly amazed at the speed of Healing to his burnt hand; and Lavender’s ability to deal with Pain & Blistering. Aromatherapy is the use’s Natural plant extracts called, Essential Oils, for the maintenance of Health, Vitality, and Beauty; These Oils, are obtained by Steam Distillation from Leaf’s, Flowers, Berries & Bark’s; Gum’s & Resin’s. There are two other types of Essential Oils that Aromatherapist’s commonly use; These are Cold Pressed Oils, usually from citrus fruits, Orange, Lemon, Bergamot, to name but a few; and Oils obtained by Solvent Extraction; Among the more well known, are, Rose, Jasmine, & Neroli; All are obtained from the delicate petals of these plants. Although these products are called Oils; they are in fact Volatile & Flammable: Here’s a neat little trick to demonstrate my point (don’t show the kids.) Take a piece Of Orange or Lemon Peel in one hand, & a lighter in the other, squeeze the peel into the flame, and you should see, a lovely little flare as the Essential Oil hits the flame. Aromatherapist’s blend combinations, of these Essential Oils, with a Carrier Oil, or Base, according to the individual needs of the Client.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:49:31 +0000
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