Aromatherapy Basics
Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils extracted from herbs, trees and plants for therapeutic purposes. Aromatherapists can recommend personally tailored scents for specific ailments, or to promote well-being.
Treatment generally involves the mixing of essential oils with a neutral one, such as vegetable oil. Three examples of application include having the mixed oil spread over the body in a massage, added to bathwater or inhaled. Read Full Article
The credentials:
To practice in the United States, no licensing is required for aromatherapists. This is not the case, however, in many European countries.
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