by Hana Tisserand The beautiful French town of Grasse has a long and scented history. It has been dubbed the world capital of fragrance, and in the 19th century its abundant flower fields, now mostly replaced by villas, gave rise to a still-thriving perfume industry....
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Peppermint and Breastfeeding – Results of Poll
by Robert Tisserand Can peppermint oil reduce milk supply if you’re breastfeeding? In the past my answer to this question was always that I didn’t know, and that there was no research on this. Nor could I imagine why peppermint oil would have such an effect, though...
Why Safety Is Important
by Robert Tisserand Although essential oils are natural substances, “natural” and “safe” have never been synonymous. Nature is replete with poisonous plants (deadly nightshade, wolf’s bane, foxglove, suicide tree, etc.) not to mention spiders, snakes, scorpions etc....
New Survey Reveals Dangers of Not Diluting Essential Oils
by Robert Tisserand Update 12/13/2017: We are very pleased to see that since the publication of our blogpost, six companies have changed their safety guidelines! Eden Botanicals now has 0.07% as the recommended dilution for Cinnamon Bark oil, and Organic Infusions,...
Essential Oils and the “Detox” Theory
by Kristina Bauer Globally, aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular. As the number of essential oil users continues to grow, and as recommendations for undiluted use increase, so exposure increases. As Robert Tisserand notes, “The number of incidents of an...
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