My ancestors came from Siberia, where traditional medicine is extremely developed. I inherited my herbal knowledge and skills from my mother, grand mother and great grandmother and also studied herbs in Russian Medical University. Herbal therapy is used in Russia in conjunction with conventional medicine as a complimentary treatment for many diseases. I have learned that the immune system is very fragile, it may be suppressed by antibiotics within a few days and may take years to restore.
I completed Medical University in 1992, worked for 3 years in intensive care unit as a doctor cardiologist, and have been involved in the research of stress as the major cause of hypertension and heart attack in Russia. In 1995 I moved to the new field and became a part of a creative team and a pioneer in introduction of aromatherapy in Russian rehabilitation centers and physiotherapy. Why did we decide to go from herbs to essential oils? Because essential oils are more convenient, easy and safer to use - as they are compact, have a long shelf life, and there is no need to brew herbs or keep them in the oven in the physiotherapy department.
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When we started introducing aromatherapy in Russia, we focused on it as a prevention of flu, treatment of fungal infections and stress alleviation. We donated aromamedallions and essential oils to a few primary schools and kids were wearing aromamedallions with eucalyptus, niaouli, tea tree, and lavender oils during flu epidemics. The number of children that got sick with the flu in these schools reduced dramatically. Then, we conducted a research task of using Australian Tea Tree oil for treatment of fungal infection in gynecological department. Also we offered essential oils to some rehabilitation centers to be used for alleviating stress and hence prevention of hypertension and heart attack (stress is considered to be a major cause of high blood pressure and heart attack in Russia).
As the pioneers, the major problem we experienced that time was a lack of information about essential oils. This forced me to extend my qualifications and obtain manufacturing experience in UK, travel and share knowledge and skills with the researches and manufacturers from different countries - UK, France, Egypt, South America, etc.
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In year 2000 I emigrated from Russia in order to fulfill my dream of researching Australian essential oils. Why Australian? Australian essential oils are very potent, powerful oils, they have enormous antibacterial and anti-viral properties. This is thought to be due to something unique in the soil or sun, It is possible that plants accumulate more energy… I think that Australian eucalyptus forests create an aromatic essential oil shield, protecting us from many air-transmitted sicknesses. Imagine how many diseases we could have in a hot country like Australia. The warm and wet climate is a perfect environment for multiplying bacteria, and there is no cold winter like in Russia to kill viruses and bacteria by frost. In Australia we have essential oils in the air instead of winter frost to kill bacteria.
As an outcome of the 4 year research of Australian traditions and essential oils, the traditional skin care and Golden Collection of Australian Essential oils were introduced. Our Golden Collection includes 12 potent Australian Essential oils. I hope you enjoy our products and will discover their unique personality, delightful aroma, and a great range of effective applications.
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