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The essential oil directory is an alphabetical listing of essential oils. The oils are listed in the following format:
PLANT NAME (Botanical name)
Geographical source
Description and usage information
Usage Warning: If applicable
Originally found in the Mediterranean countries,
the perennial herb lavender, has long been prized
for its perfume and medicinal qualities. Used by
the ancient Romans for its healing and antiseptic
qualities the name itself comes from the Latin
“lavare” to wash.
Essential oils are very
concentrated, so it’s important to handle them with care. Please
read these cautions carefully.
Aromatherapy is a way to improve the quality of life on a physical,
emotional and spiritual level. Aromatherapy is already a part of our
lives, although we may not have associated the name with the
experience. Everyone has emotional responses, both pleasant and
unpleasant, to certain scents. The idea behind aromatherapy is, first,
to find the scents, unique for each individual, that evoke positive
sensory feelings and emotions; and then to introduce those scents into
our everyday life to enhance well-being. Natural scents keep us
connected to the earth, sparking memories and emotions.
Aromatic medicine, the
ancient beginnings of the art of aromatherapy, was recorded in both
Egypt and India more than 4,000 years ago.