History of Essential Oils PDF

History of Essential Oils
History of Essential Oils
Essential oils are the oldest form of medicine known to man.

Essential oils are subtle, aromatic liquids extracted from the flowers, seeds,
leaves, stems, bark &/or roots of trees, herbs, bushes & shrubbery through
distillation. In the craft of alchemy, the soul of a plant is its oil, while its
spirit is the plant's alcohol or tincture. According to ancient Egyptian
hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, priests & alchemists used
essential oils to heal the sick. Essential oils were considered more valuable
than gold in many ancient cultures. And, like gold, the desire for essential oils is strong when it comes to
discerning individuals who want an organic, simple, strong, reliable alternative to synthetic medicines that often
produce unhealthy side effects.
The Ancient Egyptians believed the sense of smell was the most
important of all sensory abilities, more so than sight. They knew inhaling
aromas amplified intrinsic "frequency" & transformation. The utchat eye
pendant, shown here, found on the mummy of Tutankhamen, depicts the
alchemy of spiritual nourishment both in the afterlife & in the created
world. An ancient egyptian scroll, carbon dated 1500 B.C., reveals
hundreds of Egyptian remedies using essential oils. When King Tut's tomb
was opened in 1922, 50 alabaster mason jars for keeping oils were present.
The invaluable oils were stolen long ago, by thieves who valued the oil
more than the gold, which remained present in the tomb.
The Bible refers to essential or anointing oils over 150 times.

The word "anoint" comes from the Latin word inunctus and it
means "to smear with oil”, to make a person sacred, to set them
apart & to dedicate them to serve a higher spiritual purpose. The
Hebrew form of Messiah and the Greek form of Christ literally
mean “anointed.” The bible tells us a plague was stopped in part
by preparing a sacred temple with aromatic oils. The New
Testament shares gifts offered by the 3 wise men, and how baby
Jesus received “gold”, frankincense and myrrh. Some historians
believe the “gold” refers to a valuable “liquid gold” known as
balsam oil (Mt.2:1). The oil Mary used to anoint both feet of Jesus
was equivalent in value to one year's wages (Jn.12:3).
The Chinese culture used essential oils for healing as far back as 3000 B.C., as proven by the discovery of
Shen Nong Shi’s herbal book, the oldest surviving medical book in China. Shen Nong Shi (above), is the father
of agriculture who invented herbal medicine & he was the 1st Chinese herbal doctor. The ancient pages of his
book contain over 350 herbs and their medicinal uses, including the application of essential oils.
The Arabians, amassed a thriving frankincense trade in 500

B.C. where supply & demand was so high the trade route became
famously known as “Frankincense Trail.” In the marketplaces of
modern Arabia, baskets still overflow with aromatic herbs, spices &
oils. These items once came to Arabia atop camel caravans,
requiring many months of transport under heavy guard. The
people of Arabia utilize these fragrant treasures today, in much the
same way as they did centuries ago. For generations, mothers and
grandmothers have & continue to share & employ the rich heritage
of natural healing remedies, known today as a unique form of
Middle Eastern aromatherapy.
The Greek & Roman cultures adopted

their healing methods from the Egyptians. One
of the most well-known physicians of all time,
Hippocrates, was a firm believer in treating his
patients holistically. If you traveled back in
time between 460 B.C. & 377 B.C. you would
see him administering essential oils via
aromatherapy & massage. Greece was known
for its bath houses. Many used essential oils to
create healing waters. The Ancient Romans
were great believers in hygiene to promote
health & they always placed great stock in
aromatherapy, the power of fragrances.
Essential Oils Get a Helping Hand
The term aromatherapy was first conceived by a French
chemist & perfumer, Rene Maurice Gattefosse. Initially, he was
not a believer in the natural health movement, but was keenly interested
in the properties of essential oils, as they pertained to his perfuming
business. Then fate stepped in. In 1910 while Rene was working in his
laboratory, he suffered a severe burn on his hand & arm. The only
compound he could reach quickly was pure, undiluted lavender oil. He
treated his hand & arm with the oil and his pain diminished
immediately. He was awestruck to learn later that his severe burn
would heal without infection or scarring due to lavender oil. Rene Gattefosse went on to discover for
himself that, which the ancients knew all along, minute amounts of essential oils are absorbed by the
body & do indeed scientifically interact with the body’s chemistry. During World War II, as a result
of Gattefosse's experiments, Dr. Jean Valet used essential oils to successfully treat the infections &
wounds of injured soldiers.
In the 1950's Marguerite Maury began diluting essential oils in a vegetable carrier
oil & massaging it directly into the skin using Tibetan Massage, a technique where
pressure is applied along the nerve endings of the spinal column. She was also the first
person to invent "individual prescriptions”, combinations of essential oils offered in
conjunction in order to suit the individual’s specific needs as they were being massaged.
Today, due to impressive clinical studies and astounding results, essential oils
and aromatherapy are now mainstream. This alternative & holistic health care venue is in
ever-growing demand because today’s consumers are far more discerning about the
importance of using toxic free & organic methods of healing. Essanté ORGANICS is
committed to delivering what today’s consumers want & deserve, 100% USDA Certified Organic, Kosher,
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, & Blends. Visit the Product page of your Essanté Executive’s website today.
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History of Essential Oils

History of Essential Oils

Essential oils are the oldest form of medicine known to man.

The Bible refers to essential or anointing oils over 150 times.

The Arabians, amassed a thriving frankincense trade in 500

The Greek & Roman cultures adopted

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