History Of Aromatherapy Has A Long Road

The use of aromatic oils in perfumes and in healing dates back over a thousand years but the term aromatherapy did not appear until 1918, credited to Rene-Maurice Gattefosse who coined the term in an article supporting their use without breaking them down. His accidental discovery of their use for medicinal purposes came when he severely burned his arm. He pushed his arm immediately into the nearest liquid, which turned out to be lavender oil. His arm headed quickly and left no scar.

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Get Aromatherapy Training and Become an Expert in this Field

There are many places where you can get accredited in aromatherapy training. These programs will allow you to have a diploma in aromatherapy in a year or less and can be found across the country. Take some time to look in to your neighborhood before deciding if you need to have to travel a great distance to get your aromatherapy training.

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