CHAPTER 9 AROMATHERAPY 127
The Absolute Minimum
■ Aromatherapy uses essential oils from all sorts of plants to trigger specific
physiological reactions in the skin and the olfactory system.
■ Aromatherapy has been used for millennia; ancient Egyptians used many of
the same oils and balms used by aromatherapists today.
■ You can experiment with aromatherapy at home using a small selection of
oils that can be blended to provide energy, ease tension, and increase the sen-
sory pleasure of your home.
Resources
■ Institute of Aromatherapy
http://www.aromatherapy4u.com
■ National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)
http://www.naha.org
■ Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation
http://www.smellandtaste.org
