The term "essential" originates from the Greek word "ether," while alchemists coined the phrase "quinta essentia" to describe these oils, highlighting their significance as the fifth essence alongside the four classical elements: earth, air, water, fire. Essential oils represent the purest essence of plants, embodying their life force and energy.
Essential oils, volatile aromatic liquids extracted from various plant parts, hold a myriad of unique properties. They are not merely fragrant substances but reservoirs of botanical power.
The Multifaceted Nature of Scents
Scents serve diverse purposes:
The Mechanism of Scent Perception
Scents interact with us in profound ways:
While potent, essential oils should be diluted in carrier oils to ensure safe usage, especially for therapeutic purposes.
Scents: Gateways to Emotions
Our inability to fully articulate scents stems from their deep-seated connection to our emotions and memories. Encoded in the limbic system, the oldest part of the brain, scents evoke powerful responses and contribute to our overall well-being.
Harnessing the emotional resonance of scents, aromatherapy can effectively address a range of emotional states, from anxiety and melancholy to relaxation and concentration, thereby promoting holistic healing.
Methods of Extraction
Various techniques are employed to extract essential oils:
Utilization of Essential Oils
Essential oils find applications in various domains:
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Dutch Essentials BV
Handelsstraat 3, 6135 KK Sittard
The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce: 80.66.05.25
VAT Nr: NL8617.53.392 B.01
Dutch Essentials BV
Handelsstraat 3, 6135 KK Sittard
The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce: 80.66.05.25
VAT Nr: NL8617.53.392 B.01