RICHMOND UPON THAMES, GREATER LONDON - ENGLAND AROMATHERAPY TREATMENT

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Aromatherapy is a term coined by French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé in the 1920's to describe the practice of using essential oils taken from plants, flowers, roots, seeds, etc., in healing. The term is a bit misleading, since the aromas of oils, whether natural or synthetic, are generally not themselves therapeutic. Aromas are used to identify the oils, to determine adulteration, and to stir the memory, but not to directly bring about a cure or healing. It is the "essence" of the oil--its chemical properties--that gives it whatever therapeutic value the oil might have. Furthermore, vapors are used in some but not all cases of aromatherapy. In most cases, the oil is rubbed onto the skin or ingested in a tea or other liquid. Some aromatherapists even consider cooking with herbs a type of aromatherapy. Aromatheraphy treatment in and around Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, London The Waldergrave Clinic - Phone 0871 560 9584 Please mention us when calling. Advertise on this page for as little as £10.00 + VAT per annum. Click here for details.