Marina Nigido
The Gifts of Mother Nature — Essential Oils and Shungite Stone
I’ve been fond of Essential oils for many years. They have been supported me in many aspects of my life. I cannot imagine even a day without using them.
I believe I developed love for plants and natural medicine since childhood, while observing my grandmother practicing folk medicine in small village near Saint Petersburg (Russia).
Later in life, while studying the Art of Massage Therapy, I discovered Essential oils. It has been a fascinating journey since then.
What are Essential oils?
Essential oils are a true miracle of nature. These health promoting and life-sustaining aromatic liquids are extracted from leaves, flowers, roots, buds, twigs, bark, resin, seeds and fruits, carefully preserving the wealth of natural constituents inside. They defend plants from insects, harsh environmental conditions and disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow, live, evolve and adapt to its surroundings. Essential oils are very complex and much more potent than their herbal counterparts. Referred to as the essence of the plant, pure essential oils not only protect the plants but also determine its aroma and contain life force, intelligent, and vibrational energy.
Essential oils have been used throughout time dating back to 4500 BC.
From perfumes and pleasant aromas to medicinal purposes and all spiritual needs, essential oils were used in every day life for centuries. In modern days, research shows that pure essential oils can provide similar benefits to humans and animals that they gave to plants.
Now more than ever Essential oils becomes a powerful allies that protect us from the ravages of modern lifestyle.