History of Essential Oils
As they fell from heaven, the plants said, "Whichever living soul we pervade, that man will suffer no harm.
- Rig Veda 
ScentsABLE reader - 

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People sometimes ask me, "How long do essential oils last?"  May answer is, "How long do you expect to live?"

Essential oils found in King Tut's tomb were still good - for more on this, see the video link in the right-hand column.  When you buy a quality essential oil from Young Living, and keep it out of extreme heat or cold, it can last a long time!

Young Living essential oils have a long life...and they can help you to have a long life, too.  Pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils fight bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungal infections, and inflammation.  In addition, they can help your muscles feel relaxed, deepen your sleep, improve your mood, enhance your breathing and all-around make your life more enjoyable.

Read on for more on the history of these amazing gifts of Nature.
 
ScentsABLY yours, 
 
Susan L. Atchison
A Healing Soul, Ltd.
 
History of Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years.  Ancient writings tell of scented barks, resins, spices and aromatics that were used in rituals, temples, astrology, embalming, and medicine.  King Tut's tomb

Hieroglyphics found on
 the walls of Egyptian
temples depict the
blending of oils and
describe hundreds of recipes.  

There are over 200 references to aromatics, incenses, and ointments in the Old and New Testament.

According to The Essential Oils Desk Reference, 4th Edition, the 12th century herbalist, Hildegard of Bingen, used herbs and oils extensively in healing.  Her book, Physica, has more than 200 chapters on plants and their uses for healing.

In recent years, essential oils were "re-discovered" by several French physicians.  In the early 1900's, a French chemist, Dr. Gattefosse, was accidentally burned, quite severely.  He writes that "just one rinse with lavender essence stopped the gasification of the tissue." 

During World War I, a French physician, Dr. Monciere, used essential oils for their anti-bacterial and wound-healing properties.  And during World War II, Dr. Jean Valnet used essential oils for battlefield patients when he had exhausted his supply of antibiotics.  To his surprise, the oils exerted a powerful effect against infection, and he was able to save the lives of many soldiers.

Today, research is confirming the amazing benefits of essential oils on animal and human health - something that those of use who use essential oils on an everyday basis already have experienced! 

 
 Thank you for visiting
I hope that you enjoyed our time together.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions about essential oils.  Remember, you've got to try essential oils to experience all the magic they can create in your life!

To your vibrant health and happiness,
 
 Susan L. Atchison
Certified Aromatherapist
'Healing Soul' therapist

susanatchison@gmail.com

847-370-5181
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