Aromatherapy

Author: Jin Yunrong
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Is aromatherapy merely a trendy product for leisure and well-being, or can it be used to treat diseases? Behind the well-known essential oils, what deeper and more refined meanings do they hold? How can you DIY aromatherapy at home? Renowned aromatherapy expert Ms. Jin Yunrong will answer these questions for you in this book. Broadly speaking, aromatherapy refers to the use of plant-derived scents to restore physical health. This scent comes from the "essential oils" extracted from plants such as grasses, flowers, fruits, and various herbs. The fragrant aroma of essential oils forms in nature, and at certain dosages, each has its specific therapeutic function. Plant essential oils contain over 500 different natural chemical components, making their properties highly complex. They are volatile, contain fragrant aromas, and have a high concentration. Based on the characteristics and composition of essential oils, selecting the correct carrier oil is essential to create effective therapeutic oils with "enhanced" effects. Plant essential oils can help us achieve balance physiologically, pharmacologically, and psychologically.