Plants contain many compounds which have been used customarily as medicines for thousands of years. Actually, humanity has made use of the fragrant characteristics of plants for over four thousand years.

These compounds are still used today.

Aromatherapy utilises the medicinal power of plants through essential oils. Essential oils are derived from the leaves, roots, flowers, wood and peel of plants. The benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils are so well known that in many countries some essential oils are regulated just like prescription drugs. Essential oils are sometimes prescribed by physicians. Essential oils aren’t just to make your house smell nice they also have qualities including antibacterial,antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, antispasmodic, anti depressant and antioxidant.