By Gabriel Foster
In the country of Friskilight, Heartshire county, the schools there gained a reputation for being some of the best in the world. Their teachers were also prized as gems for their extensive knowledge and dedication to the molding of young minds. One of their teachers, an elf professor named Eric Ashford, took great delight in teaching his students the benefits of aromatherapy. They surrounded him in class focusing intently on the blend he was carefully mixing while lecturing about the subject matter overall. Eric broke down his verbal presentation as follows:
Essential Oils
“Essential oils are aromatic liquid substances extracted from specific species of trees, roots, leaves, fruits, grasses and flowers. These concentrated oils are far more valuable to people than just pleasing aromas. The healing properties of the essential oils have long been known in ancient times. Essential oils are absorbed through the skin and leaves no toxins like their medical drug counterparts; this is an effective way to use them. They are excreted from the body through urine, feces, perspiration, and exhalation.” the professor outlined.
Medicine and Healing
Eric was already on a second blend when he pointed out that “The essential oils have a proven history of healing and treating many ailments. Acne, burns, insomnia, depression, indigestion, dandruff, and cervical cancer to name a few. They may not necessarily cure all ailments but do manage them effectively. The modern-day medical system and drug industry have been using active ingredients found in the essential oils in their chemical drug making and treatment professions. However, because they’ve been chemically modified by science, they do leave toxins in the body after use, among other related problems. Essential oils in their natural form are far more beneficial to your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.”
Cosmetics and Beauty
Eric held up an essential oil blend in a bottle for his students to gaze upon and declared……..
“Apart from being able to heal and treat various ailments, essential oils have a varied and proven means of being great cosmetic alternatives. They can be used to make your own line of natural cosmetics that’s both healthy and non-toxic in nature. Imagine making your own body lotion that treats your skin like a pampered king or queen. Cosmetics that wave goodbye to cellulite and rediscover the gorgeousness of your hands. The potential is limitless and very safe. Natural beauty with no high price to pay, just nature’s goldmine in your household.”
Air Fresheners & Cleaners
“Aromatherapy also provides a means to natural air fresheners and cleaners in the form of ……. You guessed it, it’s those wonder working essential oils,” Eric declared, “create air fresheners with lemon, geranium, petitgrain and sandalwood blends to perform the music of a breathtaking musical dancing throughout your house in aromas that both paint your face with a smile and childlike awe.” He continued “create scents that is not only composed of sweet-smelling aromas but have natural bacteria fighting skills to them. Even soaps can be created, powerful enough to punch the ugliness of bacteria, yet mild enough to shower you with the grace of angels.”
Cooking & Food Recipes
“So! We come to the culinary arts. Yes, using the essential oils in cooking does open up new exciting paths for the taste of foods”, Eric outlined. “Even the food industry uses these oils to enhance and create new taste treats. The only problem is, because they are produced on a larger scale, much of the essential oil’s strength is no longer present. However, you in your own kitchen can make up for that little oversight. Herbs, spices, citrus, fruits, and flowers are the essential main oils you will be using in the kitchen. Use them to elevate the taste of soups, breathe life into vegetable dishes, and addict the taste buds with cakes and desserts, among other dishes.”
Domestic Pet Care
“Still in awe of the many benefits and uses of aromatherapy?” Eric asked the class and received nods from his students, so he continued. “Essential oils help keep ticks, fleas and other diminutive creatures off your dog for less than their commercial chemical counterparts. Watch as you help your dog’s cough, colds and flu become more manageable and disappear with the essential oils niaouli, eucalyptus and tea tree and it’s not just dogs that can benefit from aromatherapy, but cats, rabbits, hamsters and horses. Essential oils offer many remedies and solutions for taking care of your domesticated little friends and companions, saving you a dreaded and expensive trip to the vet.”
Garden Guards
The professor moved on to the next subtopic. “Using essential oils in your garden can prove to be one of the wisest decisions you’ll ever make. Many commercial garden products like pesticides, fungicides or wood preservatives can wreak havoc in the form of dangerous poisoning, not just on pests and bugs, but in the inevitable foods you’re growing that will end up in your stomach. The beautiful flowers and plants you’ll be sniffing, and touching will definitely have some sort of toxic effect on you, because of the chemicals sprayed on them. This is where using the essential oils as a natural alternative will not endanger your health. The functions of certain essential oils in the plants before they were extracted show that they were able to protect against bacteria and viruses. The strong antibacterial and antiviral properties in the essential oils are also known for effectively dealing with fungi and mold. Essential oils also deter and prevent pests and insects from harming your garden.”
Ancient Miracle
Eric wrapped up on mixing his third blend and addressed the students with the following. “Aromatherapy offers you a choice between toxic chemicals and natural ones that will enhance and beautify your existence on the planet. In addition, it presents to you the gift of acquiring inexpensive solutions to your expensive ones. A chance to naturally take care of your pets as they take care of your happiness and self-esteem. Beautify yourself safely without the harmful monsters of chemical cosmetics and live like royalty with the taste of foods fit for the gods. Furthermore, aromatherapy offers the miracle of effective healing and treatment that do better than their chemical brothers.”
Eric dismissed his class for break and to return to student hands on teaching with right after.
GF Poetic Wisdom | Aromatherapy is meditation for the human body……..it heals, soothes, and rejuvenates the life in you. ~ Gabriel Foster
