The history of aromatherapy is dates so far back, theoretically over 6,000 years ago. Many believe aromatherapy essential oils began in Egypt. Egyptians used the method of infusion to extract the oils from aromatic plants and used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes as well as embalming of the dead bodies.

It is believed that Greeks borrowed many healing and relaxation techniques from the Egyptians. They learn from egyptians to used herbs and herbal oils for medicines and cosmetics purpose. The ancient Greeks were fond of aromatic baths and they discovered the spiritual power of flowers and their ability to help sleep, relax, refresh and revitalise.

Greeks eventually took their knowledge to Arabia, where they added their own knowledge and innovations, which increased the popularity of perfumes from the east. Nuns and monks of the 12th century used the healing oil of plants in their concentrated studies.

There is evidence in an old Chinese medical book about the use herbs for the treatment of various ailments. The uses of herbal medicine by the Chinese were of almost the same period as the Egyptians.

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