Aromatherapy oils are good for more than just creating a nice scent in your car or your home. They have been used for centuries as a way to help heal the body and the mind. You may be surprised that the term “aromatherapy” was not coined until the 1920’s. The practice has been used for a long time but it was not until then that the actual name came into play. The world has certainly changed since that time and aromatherapy has grown wildly in popularity.

During the 1920’s, a French chemist by the name of Rene Maurice Gattefosse was researching essential oils. He was trying to discover the properties of these oils and their use in healing. Quite by accident, Gattefosse burned his arm by catching it aflame. He quickly submerged his hand in a nearby vat of liquid, which just so happened to be lavender oil.

What did he discover? He discovered that the burn was soothed quickly and later realized that the healing time of the burn had been dramatically decreased. He began labeling this essential oil with the term “aromatherapy” due to its therapeutic qualities. As well, he wrote several aromatherapy books.

Aromatherapy oils have always been used for medicinal purposes. Aromatherapy may be a modern word but the uses of essential oils have been around since man first learned to choose certain plants over another. Jasmine, lavender and vanilla have been used for quite some time for their mind and body healing powers. Gattefosse just helped to reinforce the healing properties of certain essential oils.

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