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The Origin and Application of Aromatherapy
Source of aromatherapy: French chemist Gatt Fossey first put forward the concept of aromatherapy in 1928.

Aromatherapy belongs to the category of natural therapy, which is a branch of plant therapy and plant medicine. It takes the extracted essential oil, vegetable oil and pure dew as the medium, which can be absorbed by the body in various ways, such as sniffing, massage and fumigation, so as to start the self-healing ability of the body, affect our mood, improve our body function and obtain the curative effect of integrating body, mind and spirit. Aromatherapy based on plant essential oil has the advantages of small side effects, pure nature, high popularity, simple operation and obvious effect. The effect of essential oil is not only reflected in the regulation of human physiology, but also in the regulation of mind. By smelling the aroma of essential oil, you can achieve the purpose of relieving anxiety, tension and mood. Simply put, aromatherapy is a natural therapy that uses plant aromatic essential oils to relieve stress and improve health. It is a science that uses pure dew essential oil and vegetable oil to prevent and treat human body, mind and soul. By smelling incense, bathing, massage and other ways to adjust the major systems of the human body, stimulate the healing balance and regeneration function of the human body, so as to achieve the healing effect.

Aromatherapy has a significant effect on mood regulation and sedation and hypnosis. Many foreign studies have confirmed that aromatherapy has a significant effect on the nervous system. Essential oil can make people relax, relieve depression, anxiety and uneasiness, and also has special effects on eliminating fatigue and relieving insomnia. At the same time, it can also inhibit excessive mental excitement, help to concentrate and enhance memory. This therapy is often used in hospitals, yoga studios, confinement centers, beauty salons and other places.