by Hana Tisserand | May 5, 2017
Today’s spotlight is on lavender hydrosol Lavender water, or hydrosol, has been used for centuries, and is mentioned in Nicolas Culpeper’s Herbal, written in 1652: “Two spoonfuls of distilled water of lavender help them that have lost their voice, the tremblings...
by Hana Tisserand | May 5, 2017
Essential oil use is always a careful balance between potential risks and benefits. The principle of the therapeutic window helps in finding this balance. The therapeutic window is the difference between the lowest dose or dilution that we know is effective, and the...
by Hana Tisserand | Apr 28, 2017
Peppermint and/or menthol help with itching – even in severe cases! Currently, there is no treatment for pruritus (itching) that comes with hypertrophic scars caused by severe burns (2nd or 3rd degree). The itching can be so bad that it leads to depression or even...
by Hana Tisserand | Apr 19, 2017
These are among the most commonly used Eucalyptus oils in aromatherapy. E. radiata is sometimes said to be “gentler” than E. globulus. It does have a little less 1,8-cineole and has a pleasanter, softer odor, but the difference in terms of safety is almost negligible....
by Hana Tisserand | Apr 3, 2017
Essential oils and the immune system Among the most frequently asked questions are ones about essential oils and the immune system. Many essential oils are said to “boost” or strengthen it, though specifics are rare. Most of the time this is assumed to mean they will...
by Hana Tisserand | Apr 2, 2017
Chamomiles can be confusing! Have you ever been puzzled with names of different Chamomile oils? Terms like “Blue chamomile” and “Moroccan Chamomile” may refer to quite different essential oils. That’s why we have botanical names of...
