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For many thousands of years, many different cultures have discovered the benefits of fragrance on both the mind and body. Ancient civilisations such as the Romans and the Egyptians used plant essences both for relaxation and for medicinal purposes. The mere fact that these practices and beliefs have been refined over the centuries, and not only survive today, but in fact flourish, are evidence enough to prove that the art of aromatherapy is far more than a mere placebo.

We all know that fragrances can have a distinct effect on our mood, whether it be the lingering fragrance of freshly baked bread, or perhaps newly ground coffee, or a rose garden in the balmy days of summer.

Naturally, we are all different, and where one individual may take delight in a floral oil, such as the heady scent of Jasmine, another may well prefer one of the woody aromas such as Sandalwood, one of the "earthy" oils such as Patchouli, or even a spicy oil such as Ginger or Black Pepper. The choices are legion.

Aromatherapy though is much more than simply fragrancing. As well as dramatically altering our moods, aromatherapy is much used to assist the body. From a reviving rub with some of the warming oils, to oils that are beneficial to the skin, to oils to aid digestion, or relieve athletes foot, the list goes on and on.

The ingredients of a large proportion of today's "modern" medicines contain or are derived or synthesised from plant sources, (Aspirin from willow for instance) Add this to the new endorsements constantly being offered from the medical profession, Lavender for sleep and burns, Tea Tree to combat MRSA, etc etc, then it becomes hard to deny the benefits of aromatherapy.