Aromatherapy - The ancient medicine
Plants have many compounds which have been utilised commonly as medicines for thousands of years. Actually, humanity has utilised the fragrant characteristics of plants for over 4000 years. These compounds are still used today.
Aromatherapy uses the therapeutic power of plants from their essential oils. Essential oils are extracted from the leaves, roots, flowers, wood and peel of plants. The benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils are so well known that in many countries some essential oils are regulated just like pharmaceutical medications. Essential oils are even prescribed by medical practitioners. Essential oils aren’t just to make your house smell nice they also have qualities such as antibacterial,antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, antispasmodic, anti depressant and antioxidant.
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