History of Aroma Therapy

The history of aroma therapy - A background to the art of aromatherapy and its practices.

The use of aromatherapy all began more than 6,000 years ago with the ancient Egyptian civilization.

Egyptians were the first to harness the power of aromatherapy by burning plants that gave off scents that were meant to show reverence and respect to their gods.

The history of aroma therapy then spread from Egypt to Israel, China, India and the Mediterranean. In every culture known to man, from nomads to regal empires, aromatherapy was adopted and enhanced. Along with this there were specific set of unique practices too that evolved in these cultures.

The worlds oldest surviving medical book is from China, and dates back to aroun 2,700 BC. This medical book actually contains information about more than 300 plants and herbs. This book, titled Shen Nungs Herbal Book, has been marked as explaining the history of aromatherapy. It believed in ancient Chinese tradition that burning aromatic incense would please their god.

Traditional Indian medicine or known as Ayurveda has been practiced for over 3000 years in India. The Greeks as well as many other countries continue to use aromatic oils.

History of aroma therapy and essential oils are still continues in the twentieth century.

Rene-Maurice Gattefosse was a pioneer in using essential oils as a natural treatment. It was happened when he accidentally burned his arm while working, he then grab the nearest liquid to cool it down. The liquid turned to be lavender essential oils.

He was surprised to see the immediate relief that was brought to his burnt arm, and the quickness with which the pain disappeared. He had experienced burns before too and was aware of the extended healing process that was required.

Redness, burns, inflammation blisters and scarring are common in the extended curing of a burn injury and they take a long time; but he noticed how remarkably quickly his burn healed this time with the oil, giving him much less pain and leaving no scars.

Since then, he worked and researched throughout his life looking for the healing properties of essential oils.

Soon the use of aromatherapy started spreading and today it is one of the most widely practiced natural form of healing all over the world. It relieves pain and cures a number of complications, both physical and the spiritual ones. Today aroma therapy is gaining popularity and drawing from the ancient times and a blend of all that the different cultures have contributed. It has become a favorite for the people all over the world.

Today it is considered a competent and complementary therapy offering a wide range of highly effective treatments to both the acute and chronic stages of illness and disease. It has become a competent and complementary therapy offering a wide range of highly effective treatments to both the acute and chronic stages of illness and disease.

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