by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
Did you know aromatic plants are processed in many different ways? This infographic offers an overview of the most common processes to get aromatic material, which is used in aromatherapy, perfumery and food industry.
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
New research alert! A new study shows the antibacterial potential of a synergistic formulation of Neroli hydrosol with the essential oils of May chang, Clove bud and Rosewood in acne treatment. The Neroli hydrosol very effective alone, and worked better than Roman...
by Tisserand Institute | Feb 7, 2017
What is the difference between hazard and risk? We exist in a chemical soup. We eat, breathe and drink chemicals. We are made of chemicals and so is everything else. Especially in this industrial age, it’s important for us to identify significant risks and to...
by Tisserand Institute | Feb 6, 2017
Did you know that the US is the biggest producer of peppermint oil? In 2012, US production accounted for 80% of the global volume. The amount of peppermint oils produced in 2016 was 5.8 million pounds! Most US peppermint oil comes from Washington (35%), Oregon (27%)...
by Robert Tisserand | Feb 3, 2017
What are the real powers of aromatherapy? Systematic reviews of clinical trials give us an even better picture than single clinical trials. In January 2017, a systematic review was published of 12 randomized clinical trials which had studied the effectiveness of...
by Robert Tisserand | Feb 3, 2017
Did you know that many essential oil constituents are also found in fruits, vegetables and other foods? This simple fact shows us that our bodies are used to processing them in very small amounts. In the fifth of this series we focus on methyl salicylate, a...
