Aromatherapy can be defined as the art and （可以定义为艺术和芳香疗法）.pdf

Aromatherapy can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It is an art and science which seeks to explore the physiological, psychological and spiritual realm of the individuals response to aromatic extracts as well as to observe and enhance the individuals innate healing process. As a holistic medicine, Aromatherapy is both a preventative approach as well as an active treatment during acute and chronic stages of illness or dis- ease. It is a natural, non-invasive treatment system designed to affect the whole person not just the symptom or disease and to assist the bodys natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself by the correct use of essential oils. Bulletin Board compiled by The Resource Referral Program at Everywoman’s Center. More kits are available at /mycenter The term aromatherapie was coined by Rene Maurice Gattefosse in 1928. He utilized the word to imply the therapeutic use of aromatic substances (essential oils). Since the beginning of Aromatherapy, the practice has encompassed human pathology and the treatment of different conditions (emotional and physical) with essential oils. As Aromatherapy developed into a practice it adopted a holistic approach which encompasses the body, the mind and the spirit (energy). Bulletin Board compiled by The Resource Referral Program at Everywoman’s Center. More kits are available at /mycenter Emotion based benefits Depression • Frustration • Grief • Hysteria • Anxiety • Insomnia • Lack of Concentration • Irritability • Fear • Poor Memory • Hopelessness • Mo