Aromatherapy: Definition, Uses
Aromatherapy refers to holistic treatment therapy which employs organic plant essences for improving health or wellness.
Also known as Essential Oil Therapy.
Aromatherapy employs fragrant essential oil therapy for enhancing the overall wellness of one’s mind, body, or spirit.
Aromatherapy holistically improves Physical or Mental wellness.
Aromatherapy is conceived generally as both an Art and a Science.
Presently, aromatherapy now draws greater recognition within the industries of Biology and Medical Science.
Aromatherapy: Review of History, Origins, Evolution
Humans experimented with aromatherapy from ancient times.
Classic civilizations from China, Egypt, India, and others, poured aromatic plant ingredients into Resins, Balms, or Oils.
Such organic ingredients were taken for religious or medical uses.
These had often delivered many, multiple physical or psychological benefits.
Essential oil distillation may be traced over to Persians from the 10th century, while oil distillation could be traced much earlier than the 10th century for aromatherapy use.
Historical records on essential oil distillation may be traced back to the 16th century in Germany.
French physicians from the 19th century acknowledged the capacity of essential oils to heal illness.
Medical doctors became more established in the 19th century and focused on using chemical drugs.
However, the French and German doctors still recognized the role of natural botanicals in treating illness.
The phrase “aromatherapy” initially originated from a French perfumer or chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé coined from research that he published on the subject which became available from 1937.
He initially had identified the healing potential of lavender to treat burns.
The research published is a review of general applications of essential oil to treat medical ailments.
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Flo Aroma |
| Specialty | Started as consumers like you, the captivating aromas of essential oils have got them scenting their living spaces. Knowing how pure essential oils can also bring numerous benefits for their wellness, they were eager to share with their family and friends but only to discover similar pain points they had.
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| Pricing | Request a quotation: hello@floaroma.com |
| Website | http://www.floaroma.sg/ |
| Address | 67 Ubi Road 1 #06-13, Oxley Bizhub Singapore, Singapore 408730 |
| Telephone | +65 9668 3889 |
| Opening hours | 11.30 am to 7 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
The Smell Lab |
| Specialty | With their range of essential oils and other aromatherapy products made from all-natural ingredients, they will distill for you only the best quality products that are able to both invigorate and relax the body. At The Smell Lab, they believe that every customer they serve is unique, customizing service accordingly.
Services: Essential Oil – Ylang Ylang, Essential Oil – Vertiver, Essential Oil – Worries Away, Essential Oil – Thyme, Essential Oil – Spearmint |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: info@thesmelllab.com |
| Website | http://www.thesmelllab.com/ |
| Address | 1 Sengkang Square, Singapore 545078 |
| Telephone | +65-6386 4942 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 10 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Massage Supplies Warehouse |
| Specialty | They are Massage and Spa supplies Specialists. They carry the widest range of Massage Beds, spa products, and essential oils in Singapore. They have staff trained in massage, so they understand the needs of professional therapists. They work closely with hotels, spas, and National Sports organizations and understand their operational requirements.
Services: Basil Sweet France Essential Oil, Bay West Indies Essential Oil, Bergamot Ivory Coast Essential Oil, Cajeput Ambon Essential Oil, Cassia Cochin Essential Oil |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: sales@massagesupplies.com.sg |
| Website | http://www.massagesupplies.com.sg/ |
| Address | 50 Ubi Ave 3, #02-15 Frontier Building Singapore 408866 |
| Telephone | +65 6285 7080 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 12.45 pm, 1.45 pm to 5.30 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
HYSSES |
| Specialty | Their beginnings started from a simple wish of sharing nature’s gifts with the world through essential oils and natural aromatherapy products. HYSSES (乡术, meaning ‘arts from the village’) embodies a pure and authentic sense of preserving nature, heritage, and appreciation for the native communities.
Services: Balsamic Specialty Oil, Elemi Specialty Oil, Frankincense, Lavender Oil, Bergamot, Chakras Oil |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: customer.care@hysses.com |
| Website | https://sg.hysses.com/ |
| Address | Tanglin Mall, #B1-12, 163 Tanglin Rd, 287994 |
| Telephone | +65-68368278 |
| Opening hours | 9.30 am to 9 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Bioaire |
| Specialty | Registered since 1985, Bioaire Lifestyle has been in the retail market for over 35 years. They specialize in a whole range of aromatherapeutic products such as essential oils, air purifiers, humidifiers, and reed diffusers. They are dedicated to enhancing health and wellbeing through the benefits of scents and nature.
Services: Bioaire Essential Oil (Oil-Based), Bioaire Essential Oil (Water-Based), Aromatherapy Essential Oil – Anti Tobacco, Aromatherapy Essential Oil– Lavender, Aromatherapy Essential Oil – Ginger |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: sales@bioaire.com.sg |
| Website | https://www.bioaire.com.sg/ |
| Address | 2 Jurong East ST 21, IMM Building, #01-127, Singapore 609601 |
| Telephone | (+65) 6532 6168 |
| Opening hours | 11 am to 9 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Kirona Scent |
| Specialty | You don’t have to be exactly somewhere to experience the lifestyle, bring it to your home. Live life scent-nationally. Sanitize and freshen rooms up with a few spritzes of your favorite Fragrance Spray scent! Before bedtime, spray some relaxing scents around your surroundings too, and fall into deep slumber feeling clean.
Services: Chime Aroma Diffuser, Long Island, Tropical Sunset scents, Wild Bluebell, Wood Sage & Sea Salt fragrances, Intense Mist USB diffuser |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: sales@kironascent.com |
| Website | http://kironascent.com/ |
| Address | 3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62 #02-01 Singapore, Singapore 569139 |
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| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Pure Essentials |
| Specialty | Their company produces a whole range of aromatherapeutic products where high-quality raw materials from all over the world are imported and their finished products are exported back to these countries. This is possible due to their unique and creative product formulations, knowledge of the various applications, to create aromatherapy products.
Services: Aroma Essence, Aroma Concentrate, Reed Diffuser Refill, Wooden Aroma Diffuser Refill, Aromatherapy Oil 1 Liter |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: sales@pureessentials.com.sg |
| Website | https://www.pureessentials.com.sg/ |
| Address | Block 3016, Bedok North Ave 4, Singapore 489947 |
| Telephone | +(65) 6786 6033 |
| Opening hours | 9.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Goodmart |
| Specialty | Goodmart is the best diffuser & essential oils aromatherapy supplier in Singapore. Serve 10000+ happy customers worldwide. The diffuser uses ultrasonic waves to vaporize water and the essential oil in the tank to produce a cool fragrant mist which is dispersed into the air to fills a room with the natural fragrance.
Services: 500ml Muji Style Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser, 500ml Muji Style Remote Control Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser, 500ml Muji Wood Style Ultrasonic Diffuser, Premium Shangri-La hotel Scent Essential Oil, White tea Westin hotel essential oil |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: cs@goodmart.sg |
| Website | http://goodmart.sg/ |
| Address | 63 Hillview Avenue #10-03 Singapore, Singapore 669569 |
| cs@goodmart.sg | |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 5 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Flaming Queen |
| Specialty | Flaming Queen is a multi-brand retailer and distributor of several reputable brands of premium room fragrance and home accessories. Flaming Queen has its own exclusive brand of high-quality blend essential oils. Immerse yourself in the full-bodied, soothing aroma of Lavender, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus & Lime essential oils to combat stress, re-charge.
Services: TAC Therapy® Diffuser Relax, Lavender, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus & Lime, TAC Therapy® Diffuser Soothe |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: contact@flaming-queen.com |
| Website | https://www.flaming-queen.com/ |
| Address | 333A Orchard Rd, #02 – 32, Singapore 238897 |
| Telephone | +65-67370801 |
| Opening hours | 10.30 am to 9 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
DoTerra |
| Specialty | doTERRA was built on the mission of sharing therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world. Having seen for themselves the incredible benefits that can be had from using these precious resources, a group of healthcare, business professionals set out to turn this mission into reality. Named doTERRA, meaning “Gift of the Earth.”
Services: Arborvitae oil, Basil oil, Black Pepper oil, Bergamot oil, Cedarwood oil |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: singapore@doterra.com |
| Website | https://www.doterra.com/ |
| Address | 111 Somerset Road #12-28 TripleOne Somerset Singapore 238164 |
| Telephone | +65 6801 6900 |
| Opening hours | 10.30 am to 8.30 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
The Sense House |
| Specialty | They have a whole range of aromatic products such as Pure Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Concentrated Essential Solution, Reed Diffuser, Fragrance Oils, Air Revitalizer/Air Purifier, Air Humidifier, Aroma Diffuser, and Electric Aroma Diffuser at the best price. Tea Tree is known for its outstanding antiseptic properties. It is purifying. Remedy for skin problems.
Services: Pure Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Concentrated Essential Solution, Reed Diffuser, Fragrance Oils, Air Revitalizer/Air Purifier, Air Humidifier, Aroma Diffuser |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: enquiry@thesensehouse.com |
| Website | http://thesensehouse.com/ |
| Address | 60 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-31 Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051 |
| Telephone | +65-67265598 |
| Opening hours | 10.30 am to 9.30 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Pristine |
| Specialty | The word “Pristine” means to be in an original state, untouched & un-spoilt. Oftentimes, our lives are drowned out by the noise in this world – constant exposure to social media, work stress, etc. – this creates stress & anxiety. At Pristine, their mission is to induce rejuvenation through aromatherapy.
Services: Himalayan Tea Reed Diffuser, Wild Bluebell Reed Diffuser, Signature Scent 2-Pack Bundle (50ml), Lemongrass Reed Diffuser, Sakura Reed Diffuser |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: hello@pristinearoma.com |
| Website | http://pristinearoma.com/ |
| Address | 38 Ang Mo Kio Ind Park 2 WPS308, Lobby, A, 569511 |
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| Opening hours | 10 am to 5 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
GNC |
| Specialty | GNC is the world’s largest chain of health food stores, is America’s largest nutritional supplement manufacturer since the 1930s. Today, there are more than 8,000 GNC stores worldwide. GNC is the leader in the development and manufacture of dietary supplements and is committed to producing the highest quality products available.
Services: Aromatherapy, essential oils, Peppermint Oils, Tea Tree Oils, Lavender Oils, Eucalyptus Oils |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: livewell@gnc.com.sg |
| Website | http://www.gnc.com.sg/ |
| Address | 176 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238843 |
| Telephone | +65-68357421 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 9.30 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Eu Yan Sang |
| Specialty | For over 140 years, Eu Yan Sang has been empowering people to live the best quality of life through accessible healthcare, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wisdom. Today, Eu Yan Sang has become a trusted name for generations of customers, recognized for its high quality and standards, detox herbs.
Services: Neck and Shoulder Relief Oil 60ml, Joint Pain Relief Oil, Gu Ci Jing Oil, Hong Hua Oil, Lion Oil, Qian Li Zhui Feng Oil |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: info@euyansang.com |
| Website | http://www.euyansang.com.sg/ |
| Address | 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-31/32 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801 |
| Telephone | +65-65099895 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 10 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Guardian |
| Specialty | They retail a range of health & beauty products. Guardian evolved from pharmacy roots into a holistic one-stop solution for customers’ health and beauty needs. It continues to expand its product and service range. Thursday Plantation Lavender Oil, 25ml. Distilled from Lavandula angustifolia flowering herb tops.
Services: Mentholatum Lip Pure Essential Oil 4g, Ginvera Olive Oil, Nivea Oil in Lotion Rose & Argan Oil 400ml, Huxley Oil Essence Essence, Antipodes Divine Face Oil, Organic Avocado Oil & Rosehip 30ml |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: customerservice@guardian.com.sg |
| Website | http://www.guardian.com.sg/ |
| Address | 360 Orchard Rd, #01-18 International Building, Singapore 238869 |
| Telephone | +65-62623364 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 9 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Amazon SG |
| Specialty | Teams around the world pack inventory on behalf of their customers every day to meet their desire for lower prices, better selection, and convenient services. One way they guarantee a wide selection of products is through the 1.7 million small and medium businesses around the world selling on Amazon.com, shipping promptly.
Services: PRISTINE Lemon & Citronella Reed Diffuser Set, PRISTINE Inspired by “Shangri-La” Hotels Reed Diffuser Set, Soul flower Lavender Essential Oil, Soul flower Yoga Essential Oil Blend, PRISTINE Lemon & Citronella Reed Diffuser Set |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: cis@amazon.com |
| Website | https://www.amazon.sg/ |
| Address | 5B Toh Guan Rd E, Singapore 608829 |
| Telephone | +65 6722 0300 |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
NTUC |
| Specialty | NTUC FairPrice Co-operative Ltd leads the social mission of moderating the cost of living in Singapore. They serve the varied needs of people from all walks of life. Today, they are Singapore’s largest retailer comprising of 230 outlets, FairPrice supermarkets, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, FairPrice Xpress, and Cheers convenience stores.
Services: NOW Foods Essential Oils – Peppermint, Bio-finest Tea Tree Essential Oil – Organic Pure Undiluted, Now Foods Organic Essential Oils Tea Tree, Bio-finest Evening Primrose Essential Oil -Organic Pure Undiluted, Now Foods Essential Oils Eucalyptus |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: general.feedback@fairprice.com.sg |
| Website | https://www.fairprice.com.sg/ |
| Address | 31 Choa Chu Kang Way, Singapore 688786 |
| Telephone | +65 6763 6030 |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Redmart |
| Specialty | Lazada acquired RedMart in November 2016 RedMart and co-founder Roger Egan will spearhead Lazada’s push into the supermarket business in Southeast Asia. Lazada’s move into the online supermarket business comes as consumers are increasingly buying their groceries online, the company said. Purchase history and two-hour delivery windows continue to operate online.
Services: ODORE Essential Oil – Geranium Bourbon, ODORE Essential Oil – Rosewood, ODORE Essential Oil 10 Ml – Geranium, ODORE Essential Oil – Cypress (French), My Pure Earth Cypress Essential Oil |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: service@lazada.co.sg |
| Website | https://redmart.lazada.sg/ |
| Address | 8 Shenton Way, AXA Tower, Singapore 068811 |
| Telephone | +65-31571774 |
| Opening hours | 8 am to 8 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Shopee |
| Specialty | Shopee Singapore is the leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia, based in Singapore, with platforms across the region in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, and Taiwan. It offers a convenient and seamless shopping experience to users looking to shop anytime, anywhere. With strong payment support.
Services: Aromatherapy Essential Oil, 100% Natural Botanical Extracts, Water Soluble Fragrances for Diffusers. Aromatherapy Reed Diffusers, Pristine Reed Diffuser, 30ml Aromatherapy Essential Oils |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: media@sea.com |
| Website | https://shopee.sg/ |
| Address | 5 Science Park Dr, Shopee Building, Singapore 118265 |
| Telephone | +65-6206 6610 |
| Opening hours | 9.30 am to 7 pm |
Aromatherapy Retailer |
Qoo10 |
| Specialty | Qoo10 is the world’s largest online marketplace, to become Asia’s leading online marketplace. Qoo10 provides a powerful online marketplace platform that allows its buyers to enjoy a highly secure and convenient shopping experience. The company currently operates 7 localized online marketplaces in 5 countries including Singapore(http://www.qoo10.sg) and expanding into more Asian countries.
Services: Aromatherapy Reed Diffuser, Reed Refills, PURE Essentials Aromatherapy Oils, Reed Refill, Aroma Essence, Massage Oil, Concentrate, Solutions |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: qoo10@qoo10.sg |
| Website | https://www.qoo10.sg/ |
| Address | 5 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529541 |
| Telephone | qoo10@qoo10.sg |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
Aromatherapy treatment: Methods of Healing
Aromatherapy functions through the sensations of smell and skin absorption through these following products:
- Diffusers
- Aromatic Spritzers
- Inhalers
- Bathing Salts
- Body Oils, Creams, and Lotions for Massage or special therapies
- Facial Steamers
- Hot or Cold Compresses
- Clay Masks
One might apply these independently or any alternate blends.
There are around 100 versions of essential oils on retail. Often, people apply trending, highly fashionable oils.
Essential oils get retailed online, from health supplement shops, or from certain grocery stores.
Every essential oil flavor delivers a range of original healing uses, functions, or nutrients. Blending essential oils to develop a fusion blend that delivers extra therapy.
Aromatherapy Treatment:
Aromatherapy provides a range of treatments. This could help:
- Manage Pain
- Enhance, Ease Sleeping
- Alleviate Stress, Anxiety, and Agitation
- Comfort Aching Joints
- Alleviate, comfort Headaches or Migraines
- Soothe side aches from chemotherapy
- Soothe discomfort from labour
- Eradicate Bacteria, viruses, Fungus growth
- Ease Digestion
- Ease Hospice or Palliative Care
- Boost immune system
Unverified Claims:
Scientific evidence for aromatherapy is empirically confined to certain restricted fields.
Research that posits that the employment of aromatherapy is effective in healing, treating Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or heart disease, lacks substantial corroborating evidence at present.
Conditions that Aromatherapy treats
Aromatherapy contains the potential capacity for treating multiple conditions, like:
- Asthma
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Depression: Trusted Source
- Inflammation
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Menstrual Issues
- Alopecia
- Cancer
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Arthritis
- Menopause
Trending Aromatherapy Oils
Reading from the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, high demand, trending essential oils include:
- Clary Sage
- Cypress
- Eucalyptus
- Fennel
- Geranium
- Ginger
- Helichrysum
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Lemongrass
- Mandarin
- Neroli
- Patchouli
- Peppermint
- Roman Chamomile
- Rose
- Rosemary
- Tea Tree
- Vetiver
- Ylang Ylang
Many employ essential oils in many distinct ways, methods.
To consider, pour these into Body Lotions and Carrier Oils, then next apply these gradually.
Try enriching some facial toner, shampoo, and conditioner with essential oils.
Alternatively, mix these in a soap solution, Colgate, Dental rinse.
One may additionally dilute and spray the oils into your home and pour oils in your bathtub rinse.
Picking a therapist
You could seek an appointment with any certified aromatherapist, particularly once you start to experiment with aromatherapy or in the event you are diagnosed with health problems you hope to remedy.
Locate a qualified aromatherapist through consulting some online directories. Alternatively, consult specialists at Spas or Yoga Studio.
Over a session with the aromatherapist, you respond to queries, interrogations about your health and wellness.
Collectively, you might work out some customized personal treatment schedule to seek treatment ends or alleviate health issues.
You could book certain consultation sessions with the aromatherapist, or one might seek to book staggered sessions over an extended time interval, period.
As aromatherapy merely serves as a complementary treatment, you might talk to a doctor prior to starting sessions.
Doing so, your essential oil therapy might be customized to collaborate, synergize with all medical therapy, or treatment regimens that you have undertaken.
Many resources are available online, or from many books, supposing you seek independent, casual treatment from home.
Alternatively, there are courses you could enroll in for studying aromatherapy.
Consultations with engaged aromatherapists could differ according to certain considerations, like your residential location.
You may anticipate to foot up to $100 over for first consultations or reaching to $50 for subsequent sessions.
Side effects
Many essential oils are conducive for use.
Still, there are several precautions you might heed upon applying them, or even more side effects one should take note of, particularly supposing you consume existing prescription drugs.
Do not apply essential oils directly to the skin.
Regularly employ some carrier oil for diluting employed oils.
Try to complete a skin patch test prior to using essential oils.
As citrus essential oils might render the skin more sensitive to solar light, such oils should not be applied when you are under heavy exposure to sunlight.
Kids or women that are expecting or breastfeeding might apply essential oils with care or under some consultation with a doctor.
You could avoid certain oils or avoid swallowing essential oils.
Side effects of applying essential oils are:
- Rashes
- Asthma Attacks
- Headaches
- Allergic Reactions
- Skin Irritation
- Nausea
Apply essential oils with great caution in case one suffers from:
- Hay Fever
- Asthma
- Epilepsy
- High Blood Pressure
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
Conclusions drawn:
Upon your exploration of applications of essential oils, take note of how the different oils or applications of oils generally affect your health.
Always consult with your doctor prior to starting aromatherapy treatment.
Note that aromatherapy is supposed to work as a complementary treatment.
Not meant to substitute regular doctor-approved treatment regime.
Aromatherapy costs in Singapore:
dōTERRA Touch® Frankincense-$104.00 SGD
