AGER SCHOOL OF AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy first was first developed in France where it is remains popular to this day. Aromatherapy is often used in mainstream medicine in France and the various essential oils are frequently used in the treatment of infections.

There are many people who offer aromatherapy as a holistic treatment for a variety of illness, however some people choose to practice aromatherapy themselves in their own homes. There are a number of books and websites available which contain a great deal of information about aromatherapy techniques and most of the essential oils required are readily available.

Aromatherapy oils are concentrated oils made from plant extracts that are often referred to as essential oils. Aromatherapy oils are usually extracted from plants using distillation although solvent based extraction techniques are used to acquire aromatherapy oils from flowers and other plant matter which is likely to be damaged by the high temperatures used distillation.

Aromatherapy oils are available relatively cheaply from a variety of sources. Many alternative medicine and faith shops that typically sell crystals, incense and the like will often stock a selection of aromatherapy oils too. Aromatherapy oils are also available for purchase from a number of websites, many of which specialise in the sale of aromatherapy products.

The cost of aromatherapy oils varies depending on the type and the quality, the purest and most desirable aromatherapy oils can often be fairly expensive, particularly considering that they are typically sold in very small quantities.

It is also important to be careful with aromatherapy oils and ensure that they do not come directly into contact with the skin. Due to the extremely concentrated nature of aromatherapy oils they can frequently cause irritation and allergic reactions in some people.