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The History of Aroma Therapy |
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The healthcare application of botanical essential oils dates back 2,000 years. In China, herbal therapy has always been a way of life, right from the era of Shen Nong who sampled medicinal herbs to the era of Li Shi Zhen who compiled Compendium of Materia Medica. In Egypt, it was found that certain essential oils and resins are excellent disinfectants and preservatives, and are used as carcass preservatives. |
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Indoor Air Quality |
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INTRODUCTION Did you know that the air in your home could be more polluted than the air outdoors? Also, your basic household items like pesticides, paint and air fresheners can significantly reduce the quality of air in your home? The fact is that the air quality in our homes can have serious impact on our health and especially our children's health. About one in five children in Singapore suffer from asthma, the fourth highest rate of childhood asthma in the world (Straits Times, Aug 12, 2000). Children are also susceptible to common ailments such as allergic rhinitis, wheezing and other respiratory disorders. |
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Essential Oil |
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Characteristics Of Essential Oils 1. Catalytic Burner A high-tech composite product, the catalytic burner features a platinum alloy exterior ring, and the internal ring is made of ceramic. The catalytic burner can maintain a constant temperature 60-300°C. Essential oils are catalyzed without combustion. |
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Aromatherapy