by Robert Tisserand | May 18, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Personal Profile
Aromatherapy has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, and I have either seen or been part of many of those changes. My aromatherapy career began in the late 1960s when I trained as a massage therapist. By 1980, I had a part-time practice as an aromatherapist,...
by Robert Tisserand | May 13, 2022 | Aromatherapy, Commentary, General
Robert Tisserand shares his view and experience with the concept of synergy – both in terms of fragrance and in terms of pharmacological...
by Robert Tisserand | Oct 25, 2021 | Aromatherapy, Chemistry, Children, Essential Oils, Research, Safety
The claim that Lavender essential oil has been linked to pre-pubertal breast growth in children has been making the rounds since 2007. The most recent publication of cases, in 2019, catapulted this claim back into the spotlight, unfortunately with more sensationalism...
by Robert Tisserand | Apr 28, 2021 | Aromatherapy, Commentary, General
A 2021 research study highlights the potential risks of inhaled Eucalyptus essential oil and oils rich in camphor. How worried should we be? And what steps should be taken to ensure safety? Robert Tisserand looks at the evidence in this digest. The guidelines may need...
by Robert Tisserand | Feb 25, 2021 | Aromatherapy, Commentary, General
Robert Tisserand shares his view and experience with the concept of synergy – both in terms of fragrance and in terms of pharmacological...
by Robert Tisserand | Feb 12, 2021 | Commentary, Essential Oils, General
…that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” says Juilet to Romeo, in defense of their love which is doomed because of their surnames. And sure, maybe names are not important, but maybe we should be clear about them to avoid confusion when we can...
