The use of essential oils, which is derived from the pure essence of a plant, is not new. Though the term aromatherapy was coined only in the 1920s (by Gattefoss

For thousands of years, aromatherapy has been used to promote physical, mental and spiritual health. It involves using a plant’s essential oil, taken from its flowers, leaves, bark or roots, and massaging it (mixed with another substance like oil or lotion) into the skin, inhaling it or using it…

In an article published in the Journal of Gastroenterology in 1997** entitled:

“Enteric-coated peppermint-oil capsules in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a prospective, randomized trial”

researchers Liu JH, Chen GH, Yeh HZ, Huang CK, Poon SK from the Department of Interna…