What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to treat our body’s physical, mental and emotional disorders. It is often used as an Alternative or Complementary treatment to “orthodox” medical treatments.

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What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are produced by extracting various oils and resins from plant material such as flowers, leaves, roots, bark, fruit, berries, peels and stems. For a fuller explanation see our article on Essential Oils.

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What are Essential Oils used for?
They can be used to treat a variety of illnesses, conditions and complaints. Some oils have a balancing effect on the body, others help the user to relax or have an uplifting and stimulating effect. They are increasingly being used in hospitals or to complement orthodox medicines. They are generally used in the following manner
In the bath
Body massage
Water compresses
Fragrancers
Garles
Inhalants
Sprays

How to store Aromatherapy Oils
Essential oils are best kept in dark glass bottles, preferably with screw tops. They should be kept away from direct sunlight in a cool dry place.

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