Aromatherapy is the practice of therapy that uses 100% pure Essential Oils for the prevention and (or) auxiliary treatment of beauty and physical problems, psychological and energy, to provide the general welfare of mankind. Used to treat and (or) beautify the skin, assist in the cure of common diseases, healing the soul, relax the body and mind.

Throughout the history of human civilization, the medicinal and aromatic plants were used to purify and perfume environments, to remove evil spirits, to treat skin problems, dealing with physical problems as the use of infusions, in the process of mummification in ancient Egypt, in Roman baths…

Today the practice of Aromatherapy is becoming widespread by the 4 corners of the world, but is in most countries, considered as Complementary Medicine. Aromatherapy in France is part of medical training.

True Aromatherapy is the therapeutic application of essential oils in baths, massages, compresses, dissemination in the environment, etc when using neutral vehicles to dilute them such as vegetable oils, water or alcohol or grain alcohol, thereby preserving the chemical properties and physic-chemical activity in the human body, combined with the olfactory performance through the limbic system.

The Essential Oils - are organic substances, pure, powerful and extremely volatile. Are considered the "soul" of a plant and are the major biochemical components of therapeutic action of aromatic and medicinal plants. For example, a drop of essential oil is generally 20 or 30 cups of tea from herb / herbs.

Present in various plant parts (leaves, flowers, wood, branches, twigs, fruits, rhizomes) are compounds formed by various chemical substances - such as alcohols, aldehydes, esters, phenols, hydrocarbons, etc., always with the prevalence of a or two of them, they will describe the aromas. Processes are obtained by steam distillation, extraction by solvent or pressure.

Not all essential oils have to smell nice flavor, despite its therapeutic properties. Therefore, it is customary to use the technique of synergy - that is to mix up to a maximum of 4 Essential Oils - to obtain a different flavor and staff, maintaining or even increasing the therapeutic action desired.

The use of essential oils should not exceed 2% of the total. That is, for every 100 ml of vehicle (alcohol, vegetable oil, bases, neutral, water) should only apply 2 ml Essential Oil (around 40 to 50 drops, depending on the viscosity of the Essential Oil).

The Essential Oils are from the most diverse corners of the world and its price is always high when compared individually and the vast majority of essences traded in the market - which, unlike the Essential Oils are produced synthetically in the laboratory - in general has a pleasant smell but devoid of any property therapy.

THE BATH: 10 to 12 drops of essential oil dilute 10 ml of vegetable oil.

COMPRESS: Mix 5 drops of essential oil in 1 liter of water. Cold for bruises and swollen areas, hot areas for painful, warm to skin treatments in general.

DIFFUSION / SPRAY: up to 8 drops of essential oil in réchaud with water up to 20 drops of essential oil for every 50 ml of water / alcohol or grain alcohol (in equal parts).

FRICTION: 1 or 2 drops of essential oil diluted in small amount of vegetable oil to rub the spot.

INHALATION: 3 to 4 drops of essential oil indicated diluted in 1 liter of boiling water, covering the head with a towel and inhale the steam for 3 to 4 minutes. Indicated to relieve the airway - repeat up to 3 times daily. Or to open the pores for cleaning the skin.

MASSAGE: Dilute up to 25 drops of essential oil for every 50 ml of vegetable oil (the most mentioned are: grape seed, wheat germ and sweet almonds).

PURE: ONLY THE OIL OF TEA TREE AND LAVANDA are safe to be applied in pure cotton with small areas: bones, insect bites, small cuts, etc..

SYNERGY: are obtained by mixing up to a maximum of 4 Essential Oils and should not exceed the percentage of 2% in the total mixture. Is diluted in 100 ml, we can put 10/12 drops of each of the 4 Essential Oils, making the total 40/50 drops.

• CITRONELLA - Cymbopogon nardus;

Main Chemical Components: borneol, Citronelol, Geraniol, nerol. Aroma: Fresh, strong, green, similar to lemon. PROPERTIES: powerful antiseptic. APPLICATIONS: pain in general, powerful deodorant, general stimulant, refreshing, kills fungi, antibactericida, excellent insect repellent. Aromatic Note: High

• EUCALYPTUS - Eucalyptus globulus (and other species);

Main Chemical Components: cineole, pinene, limonene. Aroma: Fresh, strong, penetrating. PROPERTIES: antiseptic, decongestant, expectorant, healing. APPLICATIONS: respiratory diseases, bronchitis, sinusitis, rheumatism, diabetes, intestinal parasites. Quality: Yin; Element: Earth; Ruling Planet: Saturn. Aromatic Note: High.

• MINT-PEPPER - Mentha piperita;

Main Chemical Components: menthol, pinene, thymol, Aroma: penetrating, strong, minty. PROPERTIES: Anti-septic, Antibiotic, Anti-Infective Agents, stomachic, antispasmodic, stimulant, tonic, anti, vermifuge, expectorant, analgesic. APPLICATIONS: asthma, bronchitis, cold, cough, nausea, sinusitis, headache, fatigue. Quality: Yang; Element: Air; Ruling Planet: Mercury. Aromatic Note: High. RESTRICTIONS: oil very powerful, not to pure on the skin or before bed, avoid during pregnancy.

• ORANGE - Citrus aurantium/sinensis/bigaradia;

Main Chemical Components: limonene, linalool, terpineol, Citral, Geraniol. Aroma: fresh, fruit, citrus. PROPERTIES: sedative, antibiotic, antiseptic, anxiolytic, detoxifying, diuretic, digestive. APPLICATIONS: NCS tonic, helping to treat anorexia nervosa, stress, elasticity of the skin (aid in the formation of collagen), facilitates the digestion of fats. Quality: Yang, Element: Fire; Ruling Planet: Sun aromatic Rating: High. RESTRICTIONS: photo-sensitizing.

• LAVANDA - Lavandula augustifolia/officinalis;

Main Chemical Components: Linalina acetate, linalool, terpineol, limonene. Aroma: fresh, herbal, floral, soothing. It is considered the "Joker" or "Rescue" of Essential Oils. PROPERTIES: regenerative, diuretic, antiseptic, antidepressant, healing, analgesic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory. APPLICATIONS: menopause, panic, depression, cellulite, neuralgia, rheumatism, anxiety, stress, treatment of skin in general, insomnia. Quality: Yang; Element: Air; Ruling Planet: Mercury. Aromatic Note: Medium-High.

• TEA TREE - Melaleuca alternifólia;

Main Chemical Components: terpineol, cineole. Aroma: balsamic, medicinal, camphor. PROPERTIES: antifungicida, Anti-Infective Agents, General antiseptic, immuno-stimulant. APPLICATIONS: healing, deep wounds, burns, itching, generalized itching, herpes, had, psoriasis, athlete's foot, mycosis, folliculitis, acne, powerful action germicidal, bactericidal, and antivirótica. Quality: Yang; Element: Air; Ruling Planet: Mercury. Aromatic Note: High.

• YLANG-YLANG – Cananga odorata;

Main Chemical Components: Eugenol, Geraniol, linalool. Aroma: intensely sweet, floral, balsamic, exotic. PROPERTIES: Sedative, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antidepressant and sedative. APPLICATIONS: high blood pressure, impotence, frigidity, tiredness, irritability, stress, insomnia, depression, PMS, rejuvenating the skin and help the growth of hair. Quality: Yin; Element: Earth. Ruling planet: Venus. Aromatic Note: Medium-Basic.