by Tisserand Institute | Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Q&A! Question (by Ann Jennerjahn): How do I tell if an EO bottle is oxidized, or no longer good to use? Answer: Eventually, all essential oils degrade and the main direct cause of this is a process called oxidation; essential oil constituents combine with...
by Tisserand Institute | Sep 26, 2016
Did you know that plants sometimes use essential oil constituents as chemical weapons? You have probably heard about photosensitizers – chemicals that cause cell death when activated by ultraviolet light. But you may not know why plants create these compounds, some of...
by Tisserand Institute | Sep 20, 2016
New and updated August, 2023 In our recent trawl for questions we had several about insect repellents, especially in relation to Zika. Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (A. aegypti and A. albopictus)....
by Tisserand Institute | Sep 19, 2016
Did you know that copaiba essential oil can make your skin happy? Copaiba essential oil and oleoresin contain large amounts of beta-caryophyllene, a molecule that interacts with cannabinoid receptors in your skin. This causes skin cells to produce beta-endorphin, one...
by Tisserand Institute | Sep 12, 2016
Did you know that cilantro and coriander are the same plant? In Spanish speaking countries and the US, coriander leaves are called “cilantro”, a Spanish name for the plant, and “coriander” refers to the seeds. However, both come from the same plant, Coriandrum...
