History of Aromatherapy Flashcards
1
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What is Aromatherapy?
A
the scientific study of essential oils and their chemical constituents applied to aid a persons overall wellbeing
2
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What is an essential oil?
A
the scent extracted from a plant containing chemical constituents that have healing properties
3
Q
Who coined the term “Aromatherapy” and when?
A
The French scientist Gattefosse who healed his burns with lavender in 1937 (20th century)
4
Q
Who is John Valnet?
A
The French army surgeon who used essential oil to treat wounded soldiers
5
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How was Aromatherapy used in past cultures?
A
It began simply to ward off evil spirits, later to perfumery, then applied externally and internally, threapeutically, and finally as medicine
