The Rose Otto Myth – busted

The Rose Otto Myth – busted

Is Rose otto the most complex of all essential oils? Not really, although it does make it into the top 10. Rose oil (Rose otto) has enjoyed the reputation of being the most complex essential oil known, as it was presumed it has more than 300 compounds. A recent report...
Bath safety II : Dispersing essential oils

Bath safety II : Dispersing essential oils

An aromatherapy bath can be a very relaxing and therapeutic experience, and it is one of the most popular ways to use essential oils. However, it can very easily turn unpleasant if you don’t follow one simple rule – disperse! Essential oils are not water...
Bath safety

Bath safety

Bath safety notice! Do not put drops of essential oil directly into a bath and then step into it. Seriously, don’t do it. This is a mistake very easily made, even by people who have been using essential oils for some time. If you want to add essential oils to your...
“Tasting” garlic through your feet and aromatherapy

“Tasting” garlic through your feet and aromatherapy

How is the “taste garlic with your feet” experiment relevant to aromatherapy? Did you know you can taste garlic through your feet? Try it. Just rub some fresh garlic on the soles of your feet and wait a while. You should be able to taste it in your mouth and smell it...