Essential Oil therapy is the inhalation and topical application of essential oils. Pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils are extracted from many parts of the aromatic plants including the flower, leaf, resin, bark, root, twig, seed, berry and rind. Often referred to as “nature’s living energy,” essential oils not only determine the plant’s aroma, but are vital for the plant to grow, live, evolve and adapt to its environment. Essential oils also help defend plants from insects, environmental conditions and disease. Today, research has shown that when used aromatically, topically and internally, essential oils can calm, energize, balance, purify and rejuvenate the mind and body.
It is in the last 30 years that Western medicine started recognizing this ancient healing art as an alternative and complementary therapy to traditional treatment regimens. According to the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, in the US, essential oil therapy is more than a $1 billion industry with interest that is widespread and expanding. In fact, there are a number of mainstream medical doctors who practice essential oil therapy in Europe and most health insurance companies cover reimbursement for treatments.
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