Aromatograms

Abstract

The above cases have been chosen because of their relative simplicity by way of a demonstration. Frequently patients have complex problems that need complex therapeutic answers. If nutrition and diet are neglected results will be disappointing. Aromatic medicine is incomparable as a treatment when it is practised within a naturopathic framework. Purist naturopaths may disapprove of such medicine but practising Natural Medicine does not mean that you sit back and wait. Many situations arise where all the available help is needed to restore a patients health. In the real world there are bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites ready to cause problems, especially in patients whose health is compromised. Phyto-aromatherapy can help the patient in a very real way. Modern life poses many threats in the form of toxic overload, bacterial and viral mutagens and psychological stress. This does not mean to imply that essential oils can be used to “whack the bugs” not at all. We need all the beneficial aid we can muster. The external use of essential oils in the classical aromatherapy way can be of tremendous value. When the nervous system is strengthened it has positive effects on the immune function. There are so many ways that aromatic oils can be incorporated into a vitalistic therapy plan. It is our wish to complement the excellent work being achieved in aromatherapy today in the UK, with growth within the medical side. The way forward is by research and clinical experience. It is worth remembering that France was using essential oils for the benefit of patients twenty years ago. British doctors and phytotherapists have a treasure chest awaiting them if they care to look inside.