Do you remember the scent of a floral garden, the smell of a kitchen in full production with herbs and spices? Or perhaps your favourite cologne evokes pleasant memories? All these are fragrances created by plant extracts, essential oils, which have benefited mankind for thousands of years.

Think about how your favourite scent makes you feel, whether that be Chanel No 5 or the local Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant and a waft of curry as you pass by. In most cases, you will feel good, your spirits will be lifted and you may have a more positive view on life, if only for a brief moment in time.

What if there was a way that you can feel better for longer? What if during that process your stress can be relieved, your concentration heightened?

There is and it's called aromatherapy.

Whilst there are no claims made to cure any condition, aromatherapy can help to encourage the body's natural self-healing ability.