The idea to profit from the beneficial forces of plants is as old as mankind.
Usage of essential oils (pure distillates of aromatic plants) aids especially for emotional and psychosomatic stresses.
science
In its scientific form the aromatherapy had been based on findings of Mr. Gattefossé and later Franchomme and Baudoux in France. The wealth of the chemical active components of essential oils, their synergies and effects on the body and mind are studied. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemotype for example.
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the application may be onto the skin, oral or via its odor.
indication
Essential Oils have beneficial effects on our digestion, circulatory system of blood and lymph, respiration, muscular and skeletal system, immune system. This includes very well the psycho-somatic level.
All emergencies are to be followed by a doctor first.
Essential Oils, if used irresponsibly, may create irritation and damage to our tissues.
Should you consider using an essential oil on your own, please consult an aromatherapist or your pharmacist first.
phyto-energetic
The combination of knowledge of shiatsu and aromatherapy by Michel ODOUL and Elske MILES from the French Shiatsu Institut / Paris, has given birth to the phyto-energetic in a worldwide unique way.
Chosen essential oils and their mixtures are used to harmonize meridians or even specific acupuncture points in accordance to the demands of the person treated. A soft and direct way to equalize as much acute imbalances as well as a preventive measure, e.g. to prepare for the change of seasons throughout the year.
the 7 absolutes
We prepare with some respirations exercises to calm our mind and open our olfactive capacities. Right after we will smell the perfumes of 7 chosen plants, each targeted to balance one of our major chakras, in order to open our consciousness, awareness, for ourselves and our surroundings.
