History of Medicine

Following up on the history of essential oils seemed like a natural step, so here's a look at the origins of aromatherapy and essential oils. The birth of aromatherapy is generally attributed to Ancient Egypt, but the idea of using natural oils for medicinal purposes didn't just come from Egypt. Ancient Indians and Chinese also explored natural oils extensively, and it became an integral part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine.  The Egyptians used oils for many different purposes including religious ceremonies, cosmetics, medicine and even mummification. During mummification, embalmers used various botanicals like cinnamon, frankincense and myrrh, along with cedar and juniper oils to prepare the body for burial. They also left jars of essential oils in the tombs, presumably for the deceased to enjoy in the afterlife! Aromatic oils were extensively used for prayers, with each God having a different oil dedicated to them. The Egyptians cultivated plants specifically for their oils and

For my birthday recently, I got a gift certificate for a spa treatment, which I am really excited about. It is so relaxing and rejuvenating to both the body and the mind. I have also recently started using an oil diffuser in my room, and I absolutely love it!. It leaves my room smelling so fresh and natural, and feels so relaxing. It got me interested in aromatherapy and I found this cool book on using essential oils for different ailments called  Introducing Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine  by Dr. Josh Axe and others.  As you might guess from the title, the book not only describes the uses for different natural oils but also details how such oils have been used for healing through the ages, including during ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, and Biblical times. They are still popular in many parts of the world and are slowly but surely gaining popularity here in the U.S.  Using aromatherapy for relaxation has been used for thousands of years, and its effectiveness is no myth- accordin