By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils or other aromatic plant compounds for healing and wellness. Such oils may be inhaled, applied to the skin and in some cases even taken orally under professional guidance for a variety of purposes intended to balance your mind, body and spirit.
“[Aromatherapy] seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process,” according to the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA),1 which states that the term “aromatherapie” was coined by Rene-Maurice Gattefossé, a French perfumer and chemist, in 1937.
It’s said that Gattefossé first became …read more
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