Aromatherapy: a beginners guide. Robert Millican. 1994.

Aromatherapy is the use of any aroma for a beneficial purpose. Some aromas are not pleasant but may warn us of physical danger and this can help our health in a preventative way: something on fire, fear, something rotten. But to use aromas positively and beneficially is therapeutic. A walk in a rose garden or a pine forest is uplifting.

To get the maximum beneficial effect of aromas in the city, at home or on the job, we have the scents of nature bottled, the essential oils of plants, stored and waiting for the moment when we need them. We also need some knowledge. This can be instinctive and intuitive with some people, others have to seek guidance from experienced people and some people can benefit from ancient knowledge and simple friendly hints and tips.