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A brief history of aromatherapy
Aromatherapy has been used for more than 6,000 years by ancient Greek, Romans, and Egyptians. The Egyptian God of healing, Imhotep, recommended using essential oils for massage and bathing to fend off ailments and infection.
The name aromatherapy was declared by French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse in the late 1920's, aroma meaning fragrance and therapy meaning treatment. He began the modern day therapeutic use of essential oils. Gattefosse used lavender oil to heal a severe burn wound and once realizing that he had no scars from the treatment, began his research into plant essences. These antibacterial and anti-fungal essences were later used as antiseptics and in holistic therapy.
Aromatherapy has been used for more than 6,000 years by ancient Greek, Romans, and Egyptians. The Egyptian God of healing, Imhotep, recommended using essential oils for massage and bathing to fend off ailments and infection.
The name aromatherapy was declared by French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse in the late 1920's, aroma meaning fragrance and therapy meaning treatment. He began the modern day therapeutic use of essential oils. Gattefosse used lavender oil to heal a severe burn wound and once realizing that he had no scars from the treatment, began his research into plant essences. These antibacterial and anti-fungal essences were later used as antiseptics and in holistic therapy.
