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Practical AromaPsychology – A Client-Centered Approach

by Tisserand Institute | May 20, 2025 | Aromatherapy, Psychology

by Jonathan Benavides Note: The following is an excerpt of course notes for Practical AromaPsychology. Jonathan Benavides passed away in May 2025. In a person-centered therapy framework, which emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client’s...

To ingest or not to ingest, that is the question

by Tisserand Institute | Jun 28, 2024 | Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Research

This article was originally submitted as part of Andrea Canales’ final project for the Diploma in Aromatic Science at the Tisserand Institute. Andrea Canales In recent years we have seen a growing tendency to prefer natural products: plant-based food, plant...

Sloppy Science Masquerading as a “Systematic Review” of Adverse Effects in Aromatherapy

by Tisserand Institute | Jul 24, 2018 | Commentary, Research, Safety

by Tamara Agnew PhD, Robert Tisserand, and Christine Carson PhD, with thanks to Kandace Knudson PhD for her input Introduction In 2012, Posadzki, Alotaibi and Ernst published a systematic review, which “was aimed at critically evaluating the evidence regarding the...

Geranium Oil – History and Cultivation

by Tisserand Institute | Feb 21, 2017 | Aromatherapy, General, Sustainability

Geranium is one of the most popular essential oils, both because of its many therapeutic properties (antibacterial, anticandida, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic..) and its pleasant fragrance. The International Trade Center’s monthly Market Insider publication...

Paula S. Begel Interview

by Tisserand Institute | Mar 14, 2016 | Aromatherapy, General

Paula S. Begel is an aromatherapist, massage therapist, martial arts veteran and personal trainer. She has been practicing aromatherapy and massage for over 20 years and is involved in very interesting projects. Robert Tisserand sat down with her during the 2015 AIA...

Uncommon Documentary

by Tisserand Institute | Jan 15, 2016 | General

You may remember Kristina Bauer as the author of Essential Oils and the Detox Theory, published last year on the Tisserand Institute website, or you may know her as the Untamed Alchemist, an aromatherapy blogger and author. What you may not know is that the last year,...