A wealth of natural fragrance for healing

The celestial fragrance of Natural aromatic substances have wonderful healing powers. Various kinds of perfumes, if applied with sufficient knowledge. Effect the mind and body through our sensory, organ of smell– the nose, organ of taste– the tongue and organ of touch and feeling–the skin. Their aromas are relaxing, refreshing, cooling, calming, warming, soothing, exciting which provide us peace, health, happiness and satisfaction.

5000 years ago, at the time of Lord Krishna, the science of Ayurvedic Aroma therapy was at its peak. Ayurvedic physicians of that time were skilled to cure various diseases from them. Some knowledge is still existing in India among limited traditional families of Ayurvedic physicians.Aromatherapy for healing and nutritionAroma therapy is the art of using essential herbal oils to create beauty, health and well-being. Since the earliest civilizations, humans have turned to plants, either as a way of healing ailments or of solving the many and varied problems of life. Ancient medical texts from China and India prescribe the use of essences for therapeutic ends. It was the Egyptians, however, who, in their use of essential oils for religious, cosmetic, and medicinal purposes, provided the stimulus for their use. The Greeks took up and improved upon this knowledge, passing their wisdom on to the Romans, who, in turn, aided its incorporation into Arabic culture through the gateway of Alexandria. The Approach to

Essential Oils

Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids, derived from steam-distilled seeds, roots, plants or wood. Ancient chemists spoke of essences as the soul or mind of the plants, their most spiritual and powerful components. This is why essential oils have such high cosmetic and therapeutic value. That is also why the efficiency of any aromatherapy treatment is entirely dependent upon the purity and quality of the essential oils used.Where and How They Act

Health, beauty and well being are the expressions of the natural harmony that exists between body and mind. Essential oils act to maintain, or to re-establish this harmony. Once absorbed, through the skin or by inhalation, they pass into the bloodstream, settling in the part of the body where they are needed most.The sense of smell is undoubtedly the most mysterious and powerful of the senses. In practice, essential oils are regarded as the mind of the plant, which can, therefore, directly influence our own mental pattern. They can create, arouse, stimulate or even correct various states of mind such as: helping to create peace of mind when worried, aiding relaxation when under pressure, soothing the pain of sadness when difficulty enters our lives, or giving us energy when we lack vitality. Memory and concentration can be stimulated during times of study or when the passing of time has slowed people down. Sexual energy can also be aroused and transformed into a more intense, spiritual experience through the use of essential oils.A Source of Health and Rejuvenation

The average life span of a cell is 180 days. Aging begins when the rate of the body’s cells regeneration decreases. Essential oils, laden with life force, have a rejuvenating effect because they aid the growth and reproduction of cells.Essential Oils and the Skin
A young skin is an acid skin. Essential oils are highly acidic liquids and so are a key factor in the rejuvenation of the skin and the regeneration of the skin cells. They are much more efficient than the modern glycolic acids found in the more conventional synthetic beauty treatments.

Dr. S. K. Kamlesh
Lucknow, India

01-01-2004