Veterinary Aromatherapy

Veterinary Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy uses volatile oils to achieve a physical or psychological response.  Fragrant oils and spices have been used medically for thousands of years in the Middle East.  In the 1930’s the term aromatherapy was coined by Gattefosse who characterized the chemistry and medical uses of a number of oils.  He and other doctors of his time discovered the healing powers and therapeutic uses of the

While aromatherapy has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity in people, veterinary medical applications are limited, and current reports of using the volatile oils are quite rare.  As a result, indications for using aromatherapy are largely unknown and often extrapolated from human data; more research is needed to determine the best use of volatile oils in pets.

VOLATILE OILS COMMONLY USED IN VETERINARY AROMATHERAPYVeterinary Aromatherapy

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