| The term "Aromatherapie"
was coined by Rene Maurice Gattefosse in 1928. He utilized the word to
imply the therapeutic use of aromatic substances (essential oils). Since
the beginning of Aromatherapy, the practice has encompassed human pathology
and the treatment of different conditions (emotional and physical) with
essential oils. As Aromatherapy developed into a practice it adopted an
holistic approach which encompasses the body, the mind and the spirit.
"Aromatherapie" is essentially
an interaction between the therapist, client and essential oils, working
together to bring forth the healing energy which will help the client
regain their sense of well being and vitality."
"Aromatherapie " is use
of aromas and essences from plants to affect or alter a person´s mood
or behaviour and to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The chemicals comprising essential oils in plants has a host of therapeutic
properties and has been used historically in africa, asia, and india.
Its greatest application is in the field of alternative medicine.
"Aromatherapie" is a natural, non-invasive
treatment system designed to affect the whole person not just the symptom
or disease and to assist the body´s natural ability to balance, regulate,
heal and maintain itself by the correct use of essential oils.
"Aromatherapie" can be defined as the art and science of
utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance,
harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It is an art
and science which seeks to explore the physiological, psychological and
spiritual realm of the individual's response to aromatic extracts as well
as to observe and enhance the individual's innate healing process. As
a holistic medicine, Aromatherapy is both a preventative approach as well
as an active treatment during acute and chronic stages of illness or 'dis'-ease.
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