On an emotional level, they stimulate both conscious and sub conscious memories,
basic drives and hormones. They are effective in dealing with depression, grief, low self
esteem, improving sleep and stress-related disorders.
On an energy level, they can be applied to acupuncture meridian points, chakras and
subtle energy points to help healing.
On a spiritual level, essential oils have been used by every major culture
and society for over 10,000 years. They have been used for ritual, prayer, purification,
magic, mysticism, celebration and meditation.
Many people believe that essential oils can bring focus and deeper meaning to our
existence.
These days the understanding of their properties and appropriate use has been
formalized into a health discipline – aromatherapy – and practitioners are now trained
to know how to use them effectively for optimum health and well being.
The mechanism by which essential oils acts is complex and not well understood due to
the nature of all the many compounds within each one. Nevertheless, the quality and
effect of fragrance or smell, though little understood, is an important part of our human
experience and via the many and varied healing properties of essential oils, can
enhance our lives and heal our bodies, minds and spirits.
