The art and science of using essential plant oils in treatments. Aromatherapy is a truly holistic therapy, taking into account the mind, body and spirit of the person seeking help, as well as their lifestyle, eating patterns, relationships, etc.

Although the word aromatherapy was first used in the present century (maybe we ought to spell it 'aromatheapie' in this context, as the originator was a Frenchman) to describe the use of essential oils from plants as a form of treatment, the principles on which it is based are very, very old.

Aromatherphy has its roots in the most ancient healing practices of mankind, for the plants from which we now derive essential oils, have been used for thousands of years before the technique of distilling oils was discovered.

In England, awarness of the possibilities of aromatherapy is more recent, and it is still better known as a form of beauty treatment than as a therapeutic discipline, but a growing number of people - both therapists and 'clients' or 'patients' are becoming interested in the use of aromatherapy as part of the wide spectrum of holistic medicine.

A properly trained aromatherapist will look far beyond the mere application of essential oils, and will seek to help the whole person in maintaining a balance of mental, physical and spiritual health.

The essential oils lend themselves readily to a sensitive and subtle approach, for every one of them has many properties, unlike synthetic drugs, or active principles isolated from a plant, which are 'tailored' to treat a specific symptom.

Essential oils are very often balancing in their effects, helping the body to return from an imbalanced state which leads to illness, to the ideal balance representing health and well-being.

Another important quality of essential oils is the wide variety of ways in which they can be used. Massage with essential oils diluted in a carrier oil is the most important method of treatment, for it combines the effects of the oils themselves, with the important element of human contact.

The second most important use of essential oils is probably in aromatic baths. Water itself has many therapeutic qualities, as anyone who has ever sunk into a hot bath after tough day will know, and when these are combined with essential oils, each enhances the potent effect of the other.

The oils can be used in hot or cold compresses for various physical conditions, and mixed in creams, lotions and aromatic waters to help with the health of skin, whether it is in treating such conditions as eczema and ane or in simply promoting a healthy, and therefore beautiful complexion.

Inhaling the oils also has a direct effect on the body, as some part of the oil will be absorbed via the lungs, and will enter the bloodstream in that way.

Aromatherapycan be used to complement many other forms of treatment, both orthodox and unorthodox.

The only range we carry at NVS Pharmacy is the Tisserand range. This is of the higest quality and most widely recognised.

A list of their products is printed below. If you want more information please contact us.
 
Bath Oils
Clear Breathe Bath Oil
Muscle Fatigue Bath Oil
Soothing Bath Oil

Bathoaks
Lavender Bathsoak
Relaxing Bathsoak
Revitalising Bathsoak
Sensual Bathsoak
 
Shower Gels
Stimulating Shower Gel
Vitalising Shower Gel

Shampoos
Tea-Tree, Lemon & Rosemary Shampoo
Melissa and Grapefruit Shampoo
Peru Balsam and Oakmoss Shampoo
Sandalwood and Palmarosa Shampoo
Three in One Shampoo
 
Conditioners
Sandalwood and Myrrh Conditioner
Yarrow and Rose Conditioner
Tea Tree, Lemon & Rosemary Conditioner
Healthy Head & Hair
Hairwars
Scalp Oil
Intensive Pre-Wash Treatment
 
Soaps
Lavender and Evening Primrose Enriched Soap
May Chang and Passion Flower Soap
Peppermint & Oatmeal Soap
Sanalwood and Wheatgerm Soap
Tea-Tree and Avocado Soap
Ylang-Ylang, and Peach Kernel Soap

Pre-Blended Oils
Designed for vaporisation only
Clear Breathe Concentrate
Engergy
Euphoria
Passion
Serenity
 
Animal Testing Policy Pure

Essential Oils
Basil (trees)
Benzoin (trees)
Bergamot (rind of the fruit)
Black Pepper (peppercorns)
Camomille German (flowers)
Camomille Roman (flowers)
Cardomon (seeds)
Carrot Seed (seeds)
Cedarwood Atlas (trees)
Cedarwood (Virginian) (trees)
Citronella (grass)
Clary Sage (herb)
Corriander (dried fruits)
Cypress (leaves of the tree)
Damiana (leaves)
Eucalyptus (leaves of the tree)
Fennel (herb)
Frankincense (tree resin)
Geranium (leaves)
Ginger (root of the plant)
Grapefruit (rind of the fruit)
Immortelle (flowers)
Jasmine Absolute (flowers)
Juniper (berries)
Kanuka (foliage)
Lavender (flowers)
Lemon (rind of the fruit)
Lemongrass (grass)
Lime (rind of the fruit)
Linden Blossom Absolute (flowers)
Mandarin (rind of the fruit)
Marjoram Spanish (herb)
Marjoram French (herb)
May Chang (fruit)
Melissa (leaves and flowers)
Myrrh (tree resin)
Niaquli (leaf of the tree)
Orange (rind of the fruit)
Orange Blossom (Neroli) (flowers)
Palmarosa (grass)
Patchouli (herb)
Peppermint (herb)
Petitgrain (orange tree leaft)
Pine (trees)
Rose Absolute (flowers)
Rose Otto (flowers)
Rose Phytol (flowers)
Rosemary (herb)
Rosewood (tree)
Sandalwood (tree)
Tea-Tree (leaves of the tree)
Vetiver (grass)
Violet leaf Absolute (flowers)
Yarrow (Milfoil) (flower heads)
Ylang-Ylang (flowers)
   
Lotion Base

Massage Lotion Base Gels

Lavender Gel
Tea-Tree & Kanuka Gel
Hand & Foot Care

Hand & Nail Cream
Foot Lotion
Foot Soak

Natural Antiseptic Products

Natural Antiseptic Cream

Skin Products
Tea-Tree Lotion
Tea-Tree & Manuka Cream
Tea-Tree Blemish Stick
Tea-Tree & Grapefruit Skin Wash

Moist Tissues
Lavender & Blue Mountain Sage Moist Tissues
Tea-Tree & Kanuka Moist Tissues

Lip Balm

After Treatment Products

After Wax Oil
Tinted After-Electrolysis Cream

Music
Seascape CD & Cassette
Forestsong CD & Cassette
Vaporisation

Aromatherapy Accessories & Gift Packs
Blended Massage Oils
Cellulite Treatment Oil
Facial Treatment Oil
Muscle Fatigue Treatment Oil
Relaxing Body Oil
Sensual Body Oil

Blended Massage Lotions
Lavender Lotion
Princess Neroli Moisturising Body Lotion
Nourishing Face Lotion
Refreshing Body Lotion
Relaxing Body Lotion