Over the course of my 33 year career which involved essential oils, I have been the recipient of hundreds of massage treatments many of which, were entitled an 'Aromatherapy Treatment'. I don't particularly like the term 'Aromatherapy Treatment' but for the context of this blog post, I will use the term to illustrate what folks might see on a list of services provided at a spa or holistic wellness clinic. (at the bottom of this post I will provide a link as to why I prefer t

Anne Marie Orsini depicted by artist Nicolas de Largillière During the 9th century, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean people began to propagate citrus trees for their delectable fruits which had resulted from the ancient trade routes from South East Asia, India and China. The fruit, juice, rind, leaves and blossoms were all preserved to create a variety of culinary products including perfumes. By the 16 th century, other than intentional plantations, citrus aurantium trees (