November 09, 2020 9 min read

The History of Aromatherapy, Symptoms, and Use Case

No wonder, Essential oils have been used in healing and aromatherapy for thousands of years. Did you know, ancient civilizations used essential oils to treat a variety of ailments as a complementary therapy.

Ever heard of René Maurice Gattefossé?


The father of aromatherapy, was a lifelong student of botanical and herbs and prescribed aromatics in various forms, from essential and massage oils to teas, infusions, ointments, and baths.

René Maurice Gattefossé was actually the first to give this practice its name - he's considered one of the most important figures in aromatherapy and contemporary aromatherapy. He claimed to heal his badly burned arm using lavender essential oils and that many patients suffering from gangrene, scabies, or venereal diseases were treated with prescription essential oils.

Another French Dr. Jean Valnet was a surgeon who revolutionized aromatherapy using it as an antiseptic wound treatment in World War II.

After all, there is a reason why this powerful liquid was used by the Romans, Chinese, Indians, Egyptians and Greeks - effective. Essential oil is a liquid extracted from certain parts of the plant.

As aromatherapy essential oils are often used in diffusers or as a massage oil. When applied topically, essential oils should always be diluted in carrier oils and then applied to the skin. Essential oils are incredibly potent and volatile, which means we have to be careful and take all safety precautions when we decide to use them, but they also mean they are very potent and effective.

Essential oils tend to have varying degrees of antibacterial, antibiotic, analgesic, anxiolytic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and other properties that may be beneficial.

Essential oils and scent preferences, budget, ailments, skin type, etc. It really comes to the person who uses it. Aromatherapy are equal parts of science and art, and the best way to find the best oils for your personality is to research and experiment.

Other Benefits of Aromatherapy

One of the main benefits of aromatherapy is that it can boost and regulate your mood in a very gentle and controlled way. Essential oils are a great tool for anyone who needs a rest after a busy day. You can easily create your own shelter with the help of essential oil.

Modern Day Essential Oils

As people seek more natural, inexpensive solutions for various health problems, aromatherapy is becoming more and more popular. The aromatherapy market is growing exponentially, and this trend does not seem to stop anytime soon. This type of alternative medicine is gaining popularity not only among alternative medicine fans but also among traditional medicine professionals.

Men and Women both have been using the Best Essential Oil Blends for Acne problems treatment for centuries, and they have been using them to aid in stress reduction, and aromatherapy.

France has a long tradition where medical practitioners and pharmacists are trained to help their patients choose the right essential oils. Perhaps most of the time, a mood that has been shown to be effective in mild to moderate cases of anxiety and depression and even in some incredibly stressful situations is used regularly.

I am sure you have all ready heard of Dr. René "Maurice Gattefosse," the man who published his book about Aromatherapy in 1937. His unique vision was to incorporate modern scientific thinking and experimentation into the previously empirical healing world of aromatic plants.

Contrary to popular belief, Dr. Gattefosse “represented the use of aromatic plants as an allopathic drug in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Dr. Gattefosse had a strong suspicion that laboratory synthetic chemical duplicates of essential oils lacked vitalist or organic vitality.

It was not until 1990, when Franchomme & Penoel published L'Aromatherapie Exercise, that a clear scientific therapeutic predominance of pure essential oil over synthetic or "natural identity" was demonstrated. The essential oils we use are obtained from a selected group of aromatic plants, which contain an excess of aromatic vegetable essence after steam distillation.

Essential oils are the physiological trigger of aromatic plants! The biological process triggered by oil in aromatic plants is very similar to the triggering of hormonal processes in the human animal. Essential oils are also responsible for triggering sexual functions in aromatic plants. Essential oils are a vanguard against disease and play a defensive role in protecting both aromatic plants and human species.

It is important to note how many of today's diseases are named treatable by the essential oils used in the pharmacopoeias of ancient civilizations, like the Maya or Mayan's and pretty much all the indigenous cultures of the world.

Since the beginning of record time, essential oils have been used in the animal kingdom to maintain health and well-being. Essential oils are among the most naturally powerful free radical scavengers and antioxidants on the Earth's surface.

Essential oils contain an organic electrochemical charge that is synergistic with our own. Essential oils contain strong antibacterial and antiviral properties. Essential oils are fragrant parts of plants that can be collected in the form of liquid oil.

Did you know, plants that produce essential oils are found on every continent and in every family of plant life, from seaweed and tree mosses to the petals and heartwood of the rainforest.

TRADITION OF MODERN AROMATHERAPY

We try very hard to follow the tradition of Dr. René M. Gattefosse, the father of modern aromatherapy, and Dr. Otto Wallach, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in analysis in 1910. and the identification of the primary chemical constituents of essential oils!

Both of these famous and brilliant scientists have presented to the modern world biochemical answers to WHY?, WHERE, WHEN? and HOW essential oils work on human physiology and psychology.

When blending essential oils, perfumers use different evaporation times to create top, middle and base tones in the blend.

The complex mixing of the molecules of different oils interweaves and creates an overall "bouquet". This mixing vessel is an ancient and magical art of perfumery.

In the earliest days, fragrant plants were burned on altar coals to protect them with perfumed air. The word perfume comes from the Latin words "per" and "fume", which means "smoke". "The ancients went far and wide to obtain new aromatic substances that were among the first items in world trade.

The Bible queen of Sheba is the first to arrange caravans to the ancient lands of Punt and Chem for the legendary incense Al Oban.

This oil is our modern oliban and is the first cosmetic essential oil in history.

The roots of the words Alchemy and Chemistry find their common origin in this ancient land. From these beginnings, the world of aromatic substances has evolved into our modern age.

AROMATHERAPY

Essential oils are plant chemicals.

Due to its volatile nature, the controlled heat in the distillation plant can pump the essential oil from the vegetable fibers and collect these essences in a bottle. Its aim was to put in one volume a summary of studies on the current therapeutic use of therapeutic grade pure essential oils and to confirm the need for further scientific study.

His theories and practices of aromatherapy were to sleep for many years. The revolution of natural products in the 1960s again aroused interest in pure essential oils. Many books on aromatherapy have been published in recent years, and the general availability of essential oils has brought art widely accepted.

AROMATICS SYSTEM

Aromatherapy is based on the reflexive action of the central limbic brain on the sense of smell. It is best to choose products from essential oils that are pleasant for him. This ensures the person that the brain has accepted the aromatic as beneficial or at least neutral in the limbic reaction.

First, use bathing, meditation, or massage to achieve relaxation and support it with an aromatherapy scent to identify relaxation with the scent. This natural reflex of scent, mind and body is aromatherapy.

More and more studies are exploring aromatherapy and essential oils, clearly showing that many oils can be as effective as pharmaceutical drugs.


Common name Botanical name of plant source
Alfalfa Medicago sativa L.
Allspice Pimenta officinalis Lindl.
Almond, bitter (pure from prussic acid) Prunnus amygdalus Batsch, Prussun armeniaca L., or Prunnus persica (L.) Batsch.
Ambrette (seed) Hibiscus moschatus Moench.
Angelica root Angelica archangelica L.
Angelica seed Angelica archangelica L.
Angelica stem Angelica archangelica L.
Angostura (cusparia bark) Galipea officinalis Hancock, Angostura trifoliata
Anise Pimpinella anisum L.
Asafetida Ferula assa-foetida L. and related spp. of Ferula.
Balm (lemon balm) Melissa officinalis L.
Balsam of Peru Myroxylon pereirae Klotzsch.
Basil Ocimum basilicum L.
Bay leaves Laurus nobilis L.
Bay (myrcia oil) Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) J. W. Moore.
Bergamot (bergamot orange) Citrus aurantium L. subsp. bergamia Wright et Arn.
Bitter almond (free from prussic acid) Prunus amygdalus Batsch, Prunus armeniaca L., or Prunus persica (L.) Batsch.
Bois de rose Aniba rosaeodora Ducke.
Cacao Theobroma cacao L.
Camomile (chamomile) flowers, Hungarian Matricaria chamomilla L.
Camomile (chamomile) flowers, Roman or English Anthemis nobilis L.
Cananga Cananga odorata Hook. f. and Thoms.
Capsicum Capsicum frutescens L. and Capsicum annuum L.
Caraway Carum carvi L.
Cardamom seed (cardamon) Elettaria cardamomum Maton.
Carob bean Ceratonia siliqua L.
Carrot Daucus carota L.
Cascarilla bark Croton eluteria Benn.
Cassia bark, Chinese Cinnamomum cassia Blume.
Cassia bark, Padang or Batavia Cinnamomum burmanni Blume.
Cassia bark, Saigon Cinnamomum loureirii Nees.
Celery seed Apium graveolens L.
Cherry, wild, bark Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm.
Chicory Cichorium intybus L.
Cinnamon bark, Ceylon Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees.
Cinnamon bark, Chinese Cinnamomum cassia Blume.
Cinnamon bark, Saigon Cinnamomum loureirii Nees.
Cinnamon leaf, Ceylon Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees.
Cinnamon leaf, Chinese Cinnamomum cassia Blume.
Cinnamon leaf, Saigon Cinnamomum loureirii Nees.
Citronella Cymbopogon nardus Rendle.
Citrus peels Citrus spp.
Clary (clary sage) Salvia sclarea L.
Clover Trifolium spp.
Coca (decocainized) Erythroxylum coca Lam. and other spp. of Erythroxylum.
Coffee Coffea spp.
Cola nut Cola acuminata Schott and Endl., and other spp. of Cola.
Coriander Coriandrum sativum L.
Cumin (cummin) Cuminum cyminum L.
Curacao orange peel (orange, bitter peel) Citrus aurantium L.
Cusparia bark Galipea officinalis Hancock.
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Weber and T. laevigatum DC.
Dandelion root Taraxacum officinale Weber and T. laevigatum DC.
Dog grass (quackgrass, triticum) Agropyron repens (L.) Beauv.
Elder flowers Sambucus canadensis L. and S. nigra I.
Estragole (esdragol, esdragon, tarragon) Artemisia dracunculus L.
Estragon (tarragon) Artemisia dracunculus L.
Fennel, sweet Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
Galanga (galangal) Alpinia officinarum Hance.
Geranium Pelargonium spp.
Geranium, East Indian Cymbopogon martini Stapf.
Geranium, rose Pelargonium graveolens L'Her.
Ginger Zingiber officinale Rosc.
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Macf.
Guava Psidium spp.
Hickory bark Carya spp.
Horehound (hoarhound) Marrubium vulgare L.
Hops Humulus lupulus L.
Horsemint Monarda punctata L.
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis L.
Immortelle Helichrysum augustifolium DC.
Jasmine Jasminum officinale L. and other spp. of Jasminum.
Juniper (berries) Juniperus communis L.
Kola nut Cola acuminata Schott and Endl., and other spp. of Cola.
Laurel berries Laurus nobilis L.
Laurel leaves Laurus spp.
Lavender Lavandula officinalis Chaix.
Lavender, spike Lavandula latifolia Vill.
Lavandin Hybrids between Lavandula officinalis Chaix and Lavandula latifolin Vill.
Lemon Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Lemon balm (see balm) Melissa officinalis L.
Lemon grass Cymbopogon citratus DC. and Cymbopogon lexuosus Stapf.
Lemon peel Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Lime Citrus aurantifolia Swingle.
Linden flowers Tilia spp.
Locust bean Ceratonia siliqua L,
Lupulin Humulus lupulus L.
Mace Myristica fragrans Houtt.
Mandarin Citrus reticulata Blanco.
Marjoram, sweet Majorana hortensis Moench.
Yerba Mate Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil.
Melissa (see balm)
Menthol Mentha spp.
Menthyl acetate Do.
Molasses (extract) Saccarum officinarum L.
Mustard Brassica spp.
Naringin Citrus paradisi Macf.
Neroli, bigarade Citrus aurantium L.
Nutmeg Myristica fragrans Houtt.
Onion Allium cepa L.
Orange, bitter, flowers Citrus aurantium L.
Orange, bitter, peel Do.
Orange leaf Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck.
Orange, sweet Do.
Orange, sweet, flowers Do.
Orange, sweet, peel Do.
Origanum Origanum spp.
Palmarosa Cymbopogon martini Stapf.
Paprika Capsicum annuum L.
Parsley Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Mansf.
Pepper, black Piper nigrum L.
Pepper, white Do.
Peppermint Mentha piperita L.
Peruvian balsam Myroxylon pereirae Klotzsch.
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium L.
Petitgrain lemon Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Petitgrain mandarin or tangerine Citrus reticulata Blanco.
Pimenta Pimenta officinalis Lindl.
Pimenta leaf Pimenta officinalis Lindl.
Pipsissewa leaves Chimaphila umbellata Nutt.
Pomegranate Punica granatum L.
Prickly ash bark Xanthoxylum (or Zanthoxylum) Americanum Mill. or Xanthoxylum clava-herculis L.
Rose absolute Rosa alba L., Rosa centifolia L., Rosa damascena Mill., Rosa gallica L., and vars. of these spp.
Rose (otto of roses, attar of roses) Do.
Rose buds Do.
Rose flowers Do.
Rose fruit (hips) Do.
Rose geranium Pelargonium graveolens L'Her.
Rose leaves Rosa spp.
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Saffron Crocus sativus L.
Sage Salvia officinalis L.
Sage, Greek Salvia triloba L.
Sage, Spanish Salvia lavandulaefolia Vahl.
St. John's bread Ceratonia siliqua L.
Savory, summer Satureia hortensis L.
Savory, winter Satureia montana L.
Schinus molle Schinus molle L.
Sloe berries (blackthorn berries) Prunus spinosa L.
Spearmint Mentha spicata L.
Spike lavender Lavandula latifolia Vill.
Tamarind Tamarindus indica L.
Tangerine Citrus reticulata Blanco.
Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus L.
Tea Thea sinensis L.
Thyme Thymus vulgaris L. and Thymus zygis var. gracilis Boiss.
Thyme, white Do.
Thyme, wild or creeping Thymus serpyllum L.
Triticum (see dog grass) Elymus repens
Tuberose Polianthes tuberosa L.
Turmeric Curcuma longa L.
Vanilla Vanilla planifolia Andr. or Vanilla tahitensis J. W. Moore.
Violet flowers Viola odorata L.
Violet leaves Viola odorata L.
Violet leaves absolute Viola odorata L.
Wild cherry bark Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Ylang-ylang Cananga odorata Hook. f. and Thoms.
Zedoary bark Curcuma zedoaria Rosc.