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Essential oil - Aromatherapy | | Essential oil - Aromatherapy: Encyclopedia II - Essential oil - Aromatherapy | | Aromatherapy is a form of herbal medicine, in which healing effects are ascribed to the aromatic compounds in essential oils and other plant extracts. Many common essential oils have medicinal properties that have been applied in folk medicine since ancient times and are still widely used today. For example, many essential oils have antiseptic properties, though some are stronger than others. In addition, many have an uplifting effect on the mind, though diffe ...
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Essential oil - Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of herbal medicine, in which healing effects are ascribed to the aromatic compounds in essential oils and other plant extracts. Many common essential oils have medicinal properties that have been applied in folk medicine since ancient times and are still widely used today. For example, many essential oils have antiseptic properties, though some are stronger than others. In addition, many have an uplifting effect on the mind, though different essential oils have different properties.
The purest oils with hardly standarized content of components are pharmacopeia grade essential oils. Undiluted essential oils suitable for aromatherapy are termed therapeutic grade. Since essential oils are so potent, many can irritate the skin unless diluted with a carrier oil. Fat plant oils (sweet almond oil, olive oil, hazelnut, rosehip seed, etc.) are examples of carrier oils. A home test to determine whether an oil is therapeutic grade is to place a drop on a coffee filter. Since the components of distilled essential oil are volatile substances, the oil will dissipate without leaving an oily residue on the paper. However, cold-pressed essential oils and absolutes may leave a spot.
Therapeutic grade is not a sole determination of quality. For example, Indian Sandalwood is considered more desirable than Australian Sandalwood, based upon the aroma; and is twice as costly, mainly because Indian Sandalwood is endangered. Organic and wild harvested essential oils also tend to be more expensive.
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