What is Aromatherapy?

 

What Are Essential Oils (E.O.)?
Essential Oils are the fragrant essences of plants in their purest, most concentrated state. Steam distilled, cold pressed or CO2 extracted, these Essential Oils are the plant's soul, extracted to bring The Essence of "Well-being" into your life.

 

Disclaimer:
Although we offer our expertise after careful research and many decades of experience in the field, please note that any information provided by Gaia’s Garden’n Gallery is intended for educational purposes only and not to be considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate. It is not in our intention to make any medical claims associated with the oils, and the information provided should not be used to replace sound medical advice.

General safety guidelines for Essential Oils:
Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. Keep all Essential Oils securely out of child’s reach. Do not apply undiluted to the skin; recommended dilution: 1% - equaling 9 drops per 1 oz. of base. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified medical practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low concentrations. It is safest to consult a qualified medical practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using oil that you've never used before.

 

The characteristics of Essential Oils can vary like wine. Depending on the species, the location, the ground and weather conditions, the environmental circumstances and the expertise and care given by the farmer and distiller, the oil of the same plant can vary strongly from supplier to supplier.