Kurt Schnaubelt
Kurt Schnaubelt, a chemist and pioneer of the science of aromatherapy, provides a scientific basis
for the efficacy of essential oils, explained clearly and logically in his book: Advanced Aromatherapy: Science of Essential Oil. This book draws
on broad-based research to demonstrate how essential oils interact with the different systems of
the body, and how they affect emotional states as well as physical ones. Students of aromatherapy
wishing to take their practice to the next level will find that much of the guesswork used in
developing a formulae is no longer necessary. Professional aromatherapists will find that this
book turns the art of healing with essential oils into good medicine for the next century.
René-Maurice Gattefossé (1881-1950) René-Maurice Gattefossé, father of modern aromatherapy
René-Maurice Gattefossé (1881-1950) headed the company for over thirty years.
A chemical engineer by training, he was very early on attracted to the therapeutic
properties of essences and the growing of lavender. In 1928
he was the first to use the word "aromatherapy" in a scientific publication.
With the publication of his book L’Aromatherapie in 1937 the word came into regular
use and helped distinguish the therapeutic use of essential oils from their other,
mainly perfumery, applications.
But René-Maurice Gattefossé didn’t limit his research efforts to the discovery of
large numbers of essential oils and their qualities. Indeed, aware of the harsh
living conditions of small lavender farmers in Haute Provence [s. of France] he
spent many years providing help to develop sound cultivation and distillation methods.
He was also instrumental in the creation of the first lavender growers' cooperative,
and the birth of a producers’ association. To further back lavender growers he created
Europe's first perfumery magazine in 1908 called La Parfumerie Modern. It dealt with
research and various productions of essential oils around the world, and continued to
be published until the sixties.
He purchased a farmhouse in St. Remy de Provence—a region dear to his heart since
he first started campaigning for lavender farmers in the 1910s. This eight-hectare
(20-acre) property was to be the home of aromatic plant production and distillation,
so as to provide the company with a steady supply of raw materials.
Hippocrates - 460-377 B.C.E. "A perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday is the way to good health."
Hippocrates - 460-377 B.C.E.
Hippocrates was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles and was considered
as one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is frequently
called "the father of medicine", due to the contributions he left to the medical field.
Ancient Egyptians used aromatic botanicals for massage, embalming, medicine, and cosmetics.
Hippocrates himself might have been aromatherapy's first spokesman 2,000 years ago, as he
touted the benefits of aromatic massage for physical and emotional well-being.
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René-Maurice Gattefossé, father of modern aromatherapy
"A perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday is the way to good health."
Hippocrates - 460-377 B.C.E.
