Facts About Aroma Essential Oils

Aroma essential oils are recorded in history over thousands of years ago. The use of these oils is found in different cultures including Egyptian, China, India, Greek, and Roman. There is strong historical evidence that finds the first uses of essential oils in Egypt dating back to 3500 BC when the oils were used for religious purposes, medicinal and cosmetic uses.

History

• Aroma essentials oils have been
  used in medicine for thousands of years. There are 188 references of
  essential oils in the Bible.


• The references in the Bible
  include using the oils to help heal the sick.


• The Three wise men presented
  essential oils to the Christ child in Bethlehem.


• Egyptians shared the medicinal
  wisdom of essential oils with the Greeks before 400 BC.

Quality Aroma Essential oils

• Aroma essential oils are distilled
  from plants and plant parts including leaves, stems, roots, flowers,
  and fruits.


• The quality of the oil is
  determined by the chemical process of making the oils. Higher
  quality oils are produced from good soil condition, type of
  fertilizer used, harvest season and distilling process.


• The purist oils are very costly
  because it will require several hundred pounds of the plant material
  to produce one pound of the essential oil.

Specific Uses of Aroma Essential Oils

• Bergamot essential oil stimulates
  the liver and pancreas. There are also benefits of slower digestion
  and a decrease in hypertension. The bergamot essential oil is also a
  natural skin toner and detoxification.


• Carrot seed essential oil is
  beneficial to the liver and kidneys. Carrot seed oil assists in skin
  rejuvenating properties and is helpful with fatigue.


• Ginger essential oil is prepared
  in a unique CO2 manner to capture the greatest aromatic elements.
  Ginger oil is used for motion sickness, upset stomachs and helps  relieve flatulent tendencies. Ginger also is beneficial for the
  respiratory system, and as a sexual tonic for women.


• Oregano is one of the most potent
  essential oils available. Oregano is a strong antibacterial and is
  used to help with fungal infections, and yeast infections.