The term ‘Aromatherapy’ is said to have been created in 1928, by a French biochemist Rene Gattefosse.
Rene Gattefosse realised that essential oils had healing potential and began researching into their origins, chemical composition, general and specific medicinal properties and energetic capacity. He also investigated the effects of scents on the human olfactory system and he discovered at his own expense that lavender can heal burns.
Aromatherapy has been around for centuries and for a variety of uses. Including use by historical figures such as Cleopatra, who reportedly rode up the river Nile in a boat filled knee-deep with rose petals. Sails of her royal barge were also apparently drenched in rose water, which would only heighten the people’s senses in anticipation of her beauty.
As she came down the Nile it would have been a beautiful, strong floral and sweet fragrance that is intoxicating and highly romantic. Cleopatra was known as quite the clever enchantress. It is said that she slept with rose petals in her bed and sprinkled them all over the house while waiting for her lovers.
Essential oils were also used by Roman soldiers who would carry myrrh to heal their wounds in battle. The Romans possessed a great knowledge of plants and many of the herbs that are still grow now are from Roman times e.g. parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.
With the use of essential oils remaining in our present day, there have been many well researched documents relating to common aliments which essential oils may provide benefit.
Within my upcoming blogs I will explain some of the research and effectiveness of particular essential oils I like to use frequently in my Nastris brand and why.
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