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The use of essential oils as tick repellents for dogs and their humans: a review
This article was originally submitted as part of Kamrin MacKnight's final project for the Diploma in Aromatic Science at the Tisserand Institute. Ticks and the diseases they transmit present significant health challenges to humans and other animals. Indeed, ticks are...
The Tisserand Institute Team: Rachel Andorfer
Sometimes it's good to switch the camera around and interview the interviewer. You know Rachel Andorfer as the one who talks to our graduates, and perhaps also as the one who tells you all about our upcoming courses through her emails. And while she likes to stay...
Essential Oils and Cognitive Function
Some time ago a research paper that looked at the brains of perfumers caught my curiosity. I knew that smelling essential oils could have a profound impact on our psychological wellbeing, and I wanted to see if there are actual, physiological changes that happen in...
Cognitive Health and Essential Oil Research: an Interview with Mark Moss
When reading research papers we have realized that very often there is a gap, sometimes even a chasm, between how scientists understand the use of essential oils and how the oils are actually used. To address this we wanted to communicate directly with the researchers...
Could essential oils be the answer for fighting anxiety?
This article was originally submitted as part of Jenna Puumalainen's final project for the Diploma in Aromatic Science at the Tisserand Institute. It is very common to feel anxiety in certain situations, like before a dental appointment or surgery. The Cambridge...
Renata Sampaio: “It made me understand what truly happens when you use essential oils.”
The Tisserand Institute is not just its tutors and core team, but also an incredible body of passionate students who come from all over the world. We want to give them the floor to share their stories and their experience with us. Renata Sampaio is a Portuguese...
Dilution for essential oils
With thanks to Hana Tisserand for her input. You probably know that most authorities advise dilution of essential oils before use, especially if applying to the skin. There are many reasons to dilute, and we will go through them here, along with an explanation for...
Michael Leon on Olfactory Enrichment and Aromatherapy
When reading research papers we have realized that very often there is a gap, sometimes even a chasm, between how scientists understand the use of essential oils and how the oils are actually used. To address this we wanted to communicate directly with the researchers...
Mosquitoes and essential oils – all you need to know
“If you feel like you are insignificant, try spending a night with a mosquito in the room.” ~various They are hard to avoid, in nature and in the news, and they are a cause of annoyance at best, and of a serious health caution at worst. Mosquitoes, or to be more...
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