Essential oils are aromatic,volatile components which are derived from plants. These highly concentrated essences are extracted from a variety of plants, including the bark, stems, seeds, roots and flowers.
Essential oils has a unique chemistry with therapeutic psychological and physiological effects. Long before the modern days where there are medicine easy available, people took essences from plants and distilled them into oils to soothe pain, quiet coughs, clear congestion, draw infection from wounds, and promote restful sleep.
Each essential oil has its own properties for healing, relaxation, and mood alternation. You can use an essential oil to add a few drops of your favorite scent to your bathwater or you can turn to essential oils for aromatherapy. you can also add essential oil to your massage oil for massage.