Understanding True Aromatherapy: Understanding Essential Oils.

True and therapeutic aromatherapy has many uses for personal care. Essential oils work on the psychological and physiological to balance mind, body, and spirit. Pure oils with the Latin binomial are the key to achieving the desired results in care. Uses are explained, and a suggested list of safe essential oils and hydrosols are included. Safety, storage, purchasing guidelines, as well as resources for education, oils, reading materials, and a research database conclude the article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]