That?s the claim of a new aromatherapy website and range of products, called emotionaltherapy.org, and introduced to South Africa by aromatherapist Allan Taylor.

This is the first aroma range to be coupled with a fully comprehensive "owner's manual" for aromatherapy products.

Four fragrance combinations the key

The emotionaltherapy.org product range consists of four fragrance combinations, each acting as a key to unlocking particular emotions. The crisp, floral, green scent of Geranium and Black Pepper?s earthy spice are combined to produce an aroma that inspires emotional strength. Gentle Orange Blossom and Sandalwood enhance emotional intuition, while Jasmine and Moroccan Rose help to heal emotional wounds. Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang are combined to expand emotions and experience a greater repertoire of feelings. Each aroma combination is available in a lip and pulse balm, body soap and massage cream.

Linked to these fragrant must-haves is a comprehensive website called emotionaltherapy.org. The site offers users a variety of pathways towards an understanding of their emotional reality.

Using aromatherapy for a balanced lifestyle

Taylor explains that the emotionaltherapy.org products are best used in conjunction with the site, and vice versa. The two elements are part of a greater concept: a balanced lifestyle.

emotionaltherapy.org explains in simple language the principles of aromatherapy and the processes of experiencing emotions. Questionnaires and quizzes are used to help decipher emotional capabilities and blockages. Dream journals, emotion diaries, body-clue charts, a chat forum, and red hot tips are just some of the interactive tools to be found on the site that will guide the visitor to emotional insights and revelations.

When these interactive tools are used in conjunction with the products, Taylor argues that real emotional development is possible.

Aromas and emotions linked in the brain

"To truly appreciate how effective a tool aromatherapy can be, one needs to understand the logic behind it. In simple terms, the part of your brain that interprets aromas is closely connected to the part of your brain that houses emotional responses," says Taylor.

"A certain aroma can evoke intense emotional responses in an individual, whose current emotional state will then be positively affected by that emotion. The website explains in greater detail how aromatherapy works and acts as a gentle guide for beginners who wish to explore the field."

To celebrate the freshness and excitement of spring, the emotionaltherapy.org products are available in selected YDE stores across the country.

For more information about the products and to learn more about the power of your emotions visit www.emotionaltherapy.org.