Known to enhance a person's mood as well as his or her senses, aromatherapy candles come in various sizes, styles, and hundred fragrances. They are also available in different kinds such as taper candles, floating candles, pillar and jar candles and purpose such as for abundance, health, harmony, and the like. By checking the label, you can ensure that the aromatherapy oil you are planning to buy is pure. Avoid buying those bottles that say "perfume" or "fragrance oil" because these do not contain pure aromatherapy oils extracted from plants. - Examine the bottle carefully for dust and expiration date. While Aldehydes are known to contain sedating and antiseptic properties like melissa, lemongrass, and cirtronella, Ketones are those that help ease congestion, aid in the flow of mucus but can be very toxic with excessive use. Examples of such are fennel, hyssop, and sage. Oxides are those that have expectorant and bactericidal qualities like rosemary and tea tree. For a whole body treatment however, you can try the simple aromatherapy recipe of combining 1 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon each of honey, olive oil and vinegar with 2 drops each of spearmint and lavender. You can use this wonderful aromatherapy recipe with mixing it in a warm tub of water for a relaxing and invigorating bath. Having an aromatherapy kit is like carrying a first aid pack wherever the person goes. This should be checked regularly so there is always enough around when it is needed. Someone who decides to become an aroma therapist after taking the class should first check if the client is allergic to any of the oils. It started with the Chinese, who are among the first cultures to incorporate the practice into their traditions. They use plant oils and burns incense to help create balance within the body and harmony with nature. Later on, the Egyptians adopted the practice and created an old distiller prototype which extracts cedarwood oil crudely.