What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils and other aromatic substances to promote physical and psychological well-being. The oils are typically derived from plants. The oil is diluted with water and inhaled through steam inhalation or through a diffuser, or applied to the skin during a massage. It has antianxiety, stress relieving properties and has been used for headache, insomnia and menstrual cramps. HistoryThroughout history, aromatic plants have been used for medicinal and spiritual purposes. The earliest written records of plant use date back to the Neolithic Period and evidence is found in each of the major ancient civilizations (India,