We know distillation as the method of producing essential oil and its side product, hydrolat or aromatic water. But we often overlook that those are not the only distillation products. There are two additional products we do not hear much about in…Read More »
If you’re reading this, you most likely use essential oils. You know your antimicrobial, anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory oils, and probably diffuse your comfort oils to bright up the mood. You might also have some overview of the chemistry of essential oils and…Read More »
A critical take on the theory after almost 30 years of its existence, featuring 6 international experts in aromatherapy and essential oil research. In aromatherapy, when it comes to essential oil chemistry, things may look surprisingly simple. You may have heard of…Read More »
Introduction: Rose esential oil is the most expensive essential oil in the world and is called “” essential oil queen” “.It can adjust female endocrine, nourish uterus, relieve dysmenorrhea, improve sexual apathy and menopause discomfort.Especially it has the very good hairdressing and skin…Read More »
The essential oil of Calamus should be strictly avoided during pregnancy as it has the potent to stimulate contractions in the uterine cavity and induce menstruation, being an emmenagogue and might lead to miscarriage or abortion. It is also advisable to restrict…Read More »
Grapefruit oil has photosensitive effects if oxidized, contributing to its phototoxic, photo-carcinogenic, sensitizing properties. The possible skin issues of using Grapefruit oil are hyperpigmentation, allergic reactions, irritation, sunburns, blisters and rashes. These reactions mainly occur when the skin is exposed to visible…Read More »
If you own essential oils, perhaps you’ve wondered about how and where you should best store your essential oils. Yes, providing your essential oils with an ideal storage environment will help you get the most out of your oils, and this article…Read More »
Have you ever walked into a room when someone is pealing an orange and detected the familiar orange aroma wafting through the air? What you are smelling is the natural essential oil that is housed within the rind of the orange. It…Read More »
Essential oils are highly concentrated, and they can be harmful if not used carefully. Implementing aromatherapy into your lifestyle shouldn’t cause paranoia or undue worry, but it is important to learn about and heed essential oil safety. By treating essential oils with…Read More »
Although botanicals including rosemary, spearmint, tea tree, citronella, sandalwood and roman chamomile are quite aromatic, it takes a significant amount of plant material to produce even a small quantity of essential oil. We should be mindful and refrain from utilizing essential oils…Read More »