Essential oils regulate the botanical hormone system in plants. They protect the plants from climatic changes and diseases. The oils have a similar effect on the human body as they also have a balancing and strengthening effect on us. Each type of essential oil has its own special aroma. The aromas have a balancing effect on the mind and give a feeling of new energy. The scent of essential oils is nature's gift to our health and well-being. In India we can find descriptions of preparations that contained essential oils many thousands of years ago. The Egyptians used essential oils in cosmetics, perfumes and medicine.