Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile
liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other scented compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health.The word “Aromatherapy” is a compound Greek word made up by the word fragrance (aroma) and the word treatment (therapy). It is historically proved that the ancient Indians (Ayurveda)Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Persians used to use aromatherapy oils 5000 years ago. Aromatherapy is a generic term that refers to any of the various traditions that make use of essential oils sometimes in combination with other alternative medical practices and spiritual beliefs.

Base oils are used in aromatherapy in order to dilute essential oils so that they can be safely applied to the skin. Base oils are often referred to as carrier or vegetable oils because they are “carrying” the essential oils to the skin and they derived from various nuts and seeds of certain plants.

Vegetable oils come from plants that grows all over the world and are used for therapeutic purposes, facial treatments, massages, etc. Carrier oils should be used according to each skin type. In most cases, the appropriate vegetable oils for normal skin are Calendula, Jojoba, Apricot and Sesame oil. For dry skin, you should use Avocado, Castor, Rose Hip Seed and Olive base oil. And finally for greasy skin the proper carrier oils are Grape Seed, Hazel nut, Almond and Apricot oil


Some Of The Oils
Basil Oil is used in perfumery for its clear, sweet and mildly spicy aroma. In aromatherapy, it
is used for sharpening concentration, for its uplifting effect on depression, and to relieve headaches and migraines. Basil oil has many chemotypes and some are known to be emmenagogues and should be avoided during pregnancy.

Bergamot oil is one of the most popular oils in perfumery. It is an excellent insect repellent and may be helpful for both the urinary tract and for the digestive tract. It is useful for skin conditions linked to stress, such as cold sores and chicken pox, especially when combined with eucalyptus oil. Bergamot is a flavoring agent in Earl Grey tea. But cold-pressed Bergamot oil contains bergaptene, a strong photosensitizer when applied to the skin, so only distilled or 'bergaptene-free' types can be topically used.

Black pepper has a sharp and spicy aroma. Common uses include stimulating the circulation and for muscular aches and pains. Skin application is useful for bruises, since it stimulates the circulation.

Citronella oil, obtained from a relative of lemongrass, is used as an insect repellant and in perfumery.

Tea tree oil and many other essential oils have topical (external) antimicrobial (i.e. antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, or antiparasitic) activity and are used as antiseptics and disinfectants.

Eucalyptus oil is often used in combination with Mint to provide relief for the airways in case of cold or flu.

Clove oil is a topical analgesic, especially useful in dentistry. It is also used an antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, and antiemetic. Anti-infectious, antispasmodic, insectifuge, anti-fungicide and tonic. For migraine, vertigo, stress, toothache, acne, wounds, burns, sprains, colic, sea sickness and dyspepsia.

Lavender oil is used as an antiseptic, to soothe minor cuts and burns, to calm and relax, and to soothe headaches and migraines. Analgesic, diuretic, styptic, refreshing, relaxing, and calming. For rheumatisms, muscle’s pain, colics, dyspepsia, depression, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, stress and skin diseases

Yarrow oil is used to reduce joint inflammation and relievecold and influenza symptoms.

Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang oil are used as aphrodisiacs.
Lemon oil is uplifting and anti-stress/anti-depressant. In a Japanese study, lemon essential oil in vapour form has been found to reduce stress in mice.Refreshing, stimulating, antimicrobial, febrifuge, diuretic, antitoxic, haemostatic and antiseptic. For rheumatisms, digestive
and hepatic problems, greasy skin, arthritis, varicose veins, cellulites, obesity, brittle nails, flu, fever, sniffles and dyspepsia.

Cardamon oil. Antiseptic, diuretic emmenagogue and dilatant for blood vessels. For digestive system, bronchitis and enteric convulsion.

Cinnamon oil. Antiseptic and antibacterial. For diarrhea, dyspepsia, bad blood circulation and rheumatisms.

Eucalyptus oil. Antiseptic, analgesic, pesticide. For flu, cold, sinusitis, laryngitis, cough, coxalgia, neuralgia, rheumatisms and mental lucidity.

Jasmine oil. Relaxing, calming and aphrodisiac. For headache, menstrual period, dejection and nervous fatigue.

Rosewood oil. Anti-ageing and tonic. For depression, fatigue and respiratory infections.

Sandalwood oil. Calming, anti-ageing and cardiotonic. Considered decongestant for vein and lymph.