What is: Aromatherapy

Training

Many colleges offer courses in aromatherapy.

FAQs

What is an essential oil blend?
The pure essential oils are mixed for harmonious frragrance and effect. The skillful blending can balance the therapeutic effect of the individual essential oils.

How does aromatherapy work?
The scent of the essential oils is picked up by the olfactory receptors in the nose and this stimulates areas of the brain that can influence emotions and hormonal responses.

How does the scent from the aromatherapy oil get conveyed to the nose?
THe mos common ways this is achieved is either by adding the essential oil to a bath or massage or by breathing the vapours using an aroma diffuser. This typivcally is a small candle that heats the oils in a small receptacle above. The heat from the candle vapourises the oils.

Aromatherapy Links

Links

• Alexander Essentials - Worldwide suppliers of superior essential oils, floral waters, aromatherapy products and herbal bosy care prducts at sensible prices. Wholesale/Trade also available.
• Amphora Aromatics Ltd - Wholesaler of essential oils and aromatherapy products.
• Aromatherapy Associates - Offering a range of natural products to relax, soothe and energise the body, mind and spirit.
• Augustus Oils - essential oil flavours, fragrences and ingredients. Suppliers for the industry.
• Base Formula - Supplies essential oils, cosmetic bases and other sundries to the professional.
• Fleur Aromatherapy - Only natural plant ingredients are used - no chemicals, no synthetics Quality, Purity and Integrity is their motto.
• Fragrant Earth - Aromatherapy specialists, also speciality perfumery and cosmetics.
• HerbalNet - Offers herbal remedies and aromatherapy oils.