Aromatherapy – placebo or not?

Aromatherapy – placebo or not?

Today in Powers of Aromatherapy! A retrospective study compiling 18k+ aromatherapy sessions proves that aromatherapy truly “is a thing”. Most doctors still believe that aromatherapy is no more than placebo. However, the study linked below shows otherwise...
Jasmine – the mood enhacer

Jasmine – the mood enhacer

Spotlight on Jasmine – uplifting, energizing Jasmine is a perennial favorite, and it has proven to be a useful tool for enhancing mood and increasing central nervous system activity – basically, energizing. The research cited below indicates that both...
Grapefruit oil and medication

Grapefruit oil and medication

Doctors warn against consuming Grapefruit juice if you take certain types of medication, such as statins, which are metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme. Grapefruit juice inhibits this enzyme so the liver produces less of it, and this affects the action of those drugs...
Self treatment || Quote

Self treatment || Quote

“We must realize that self-treatment, although it has its place, also has its limitations. Do treat yourself for simple, common ailments, but for any long-term, or deep-seated problem, seek professional advice.” ~ Robert Tisserand, The Art of...
Carcinogenic essential oils?

Carcinogenic essential oils?

Are there any carcinogenic essential oils? There are carcinogenic essential oil constituents. These include asarone, estragole (methyl chavicol), safrole and methyleugenol. Both estragole and methyleugenol are found in Basil leaves and they are quite concentrated in...
Stimulating your sense of smell

Stimulating your sense of smell

“The best way to stimulate your sense of smell is simply to use it more – be more conscious of smells – find out for yourself which plants around you are aromatic; see if you can tell subtle differences in odor, such as aniseed and fennel (with your...