Aromatherapy means "treatment with aromas." This term refers to the medical use of aromatic plant extracts. Aromatherapy uses only the fragrant, volatile, and ethereal fraction extracted from plants: the essential oil.

 

Essential oils are extracted from a part of the plant (flower, leaf, wood...) by specific processes, the most common being steam distillation and mechanical expression for citrus peels.

 

Essential oils are known for their fragrant and pleasant qualities. But it's important to know that they also possess immense therapeutic power. It's estimated that 80% of common ailments could be treated with aromatherapy. Using essential oils requires very specific knowledge and adherence to certain precautions.

 

Aromatherapy is also widespread in Asian cultures, in association with Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

In recent years, their exceptional properties have been recognized and frequently used in hospitals, pharmacies, and even at home for family needs. The range of applications for essential oils is vast. Aromatherapy can be a valuable therapeutic tool for a wide variety of conditions. There are essential oils with anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, calming, tonic, respiratory, hypotensive, draining, circulatory, digestive, and other properties.