Ever since French Chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse plunged his scorched arm into a vat of lavender essential oil in 1928, modern aromatherapy has burgeoned into a science and art unto itself. After the "accident" in his lab, he became fascinated with how the lavender was able to help heal his burn and prevent scarring.

Since ancient times, civilizations including the Romans and Egyptians have used plants in everything from cooking, bathing and perfumery to medicinal and healing purposes.

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the essential oils -- distilled from the leaves, stems, flowers or bark of plants -- to enhance physical and mental well-being. Essential oils work therapeutically as the body absorbs them through the skin and inhalation.

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