Dr. Malte Hozzel was born in Germany in 1944, and received
his Ph.D. from Heidelberg University in world literature and culture anthropology.
Together with his wife Veronique, he lived as a public lecturer in various
European countries, had articles and books published, most of them focusing
on the collective transformation of Western society and man's research
into a more expanded awareness about himself and his position in the universe.
Over the years, Dr. Hozzel has had two particular fascinations: Research
into the nature of consciousness and research into nature. These interests
took him on many journeys through a number of countries around the world,
meeting with traditional healers and famous practitioners of Ayurveda (the
traditional healing system of India). During this time essential oils became
a major focus of Dr. Hozzel's interest, and thus the seed for AYUS Essential
Oils Int'l. was planted. Ayus was formally established in 1989 in Germany,
with Dr. Hozzel's oils first being introduced into the United States in
1992.
Years of research in the field of Aromatherapy by Dr. Malte Hozzel,
has culminated in a selection of over 500 essential oils. It is apparent
that one must have a very comprehensive knowledge of the whole market in
order to compare and create a product line this unique. In France, traditionally
known as the world's leader in the production of essential oils, Dr. Hozzel's
oils have become a trademark for the highest quality.
Dr. Hozzel's many years of travel have lead him to build close relationships
with farmers in countries all over the world who cultivate healing plants
organically, and as a result, he has developed one of the worlds most exquisite
collections of essential oils. It is important to Dr. Hozzel to support
the smaller growers - and only those growers who practice methods of cultivation,
which are in accordance with the laws of Nature, utilizing methods of distillation,
which do not damage the pure essence of the plants. These important processes
can be assured through his personal contact with the farmers and distillers.
Dr. Hozzel speaks seven different languages, travels every year to
many of his growers and continues to personally select all the oils in
his collection. Dr. Hozzel's resources have allowed him to grow his collection
into one of the largest in the world.