by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
Question (by Lora Carbo Cantele): Can you clarify why using a topical (such as a roll-on) that contains say a 5% dilution of EOs on a very small location may be unsafe? In your book you list the maximum % of a given EO, but there are some that say using an EO in...
by Tisserand Institute | Mar 8, 2017
It’s Q&A Tuesday! Question (by Liane Reimer): I can’t find any information on the benefits, safety issues, and other attributes of coffee essential oil. Answer: If you like the smell of coffee, you will probably like coffee oil. This is a “mechanically...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
CO2 extracts – what are they and why are they useful? These extracts are made by passing carbon dioxide through aromatic plant material. The CO2 is in a “supercritical” state, meaning it has the properties of both a liquid and a gas. This is because...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
Essential oils may be able to increase athletic performance and lung function. A 2016 study looked into the potential effects of Spearmint and Neroli oils on running performance and lung function. The subjects inhaled essential oil prior to a 1500m run. Their lung...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
Using hydrosols instead of essential oils is a safer option for children under 6 years of age. These “floral waters” contain a significantly lower concentration of aromatic molecules while still providing an effective therapeutic tool.
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
Today’s edition of The Powers of Aromatherapy focuses on massage for menstrual pain using essential oils at 3-5% dilution. This area is well-researched and exceptional in the collective evidence that is available. The six studies outlined in our infographic...
