Aroma-therapy is a natural healing alternative which uses the power hidden in oils extracted from flowers, herbs, fruits other plants and even trees! Considered the essence or soul of the plant, essential oils provide a variety of therapeutic benefits. The benefits of burning aromatherapy candles may be experienced when essential oils are inhaled. Essential oils act on the olfactory nerves which lead from the nose to the brain. Essential oils contain antibacterial properties and also may contain antibiotic, antiviral, and other therapeutic properties.