Robert and Hana Tisserand This is an updated and expanded version of this article, originally published in January 2016. Feeling unusually sad is not uncommon in the winter months, especially in places that experience only a few hours of daylight. But there is a...
Scent memories are very powerful, and can anchor us to our childhood, our roots, our culture. This December, I sat down to look at the scented traditions from my motherland, Czechia, and tried to find the origins and purpose for each of them. I also created essential...
Among the many plant extracts that can be used as ingredients in cosmetic formulations, essential oils bring a host of benefits, the combination of which is unique. What other type of ingredient can give you both cosmeceutical and psychological benefits, while also...
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...
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 medicine,...
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...
It’s very likely that the first time you experienced essential oils was through inhalation. Our noses are the perfect gateway for the volatile compounds in essential oils, in fact they are designed precisely to engage with the smells of our world. Perhaps this is why...
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...
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...
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...
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