by Hana Tisserand | Jun 5, 2017
At the Tisserand Institute we believe that essential oils can do many wonderful things, but their proclaimed benefits should be rooted in solid science. The second series of myths busted are ones that talk about the powers (or lack of thereof) of individual essential...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 24, 2017
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...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 14, 2017
“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...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
An important update on kids and inhalation safety. I believe these guidelines are super-safe, if anything a little over-cautious. If you’re wondering about other types of eucalyptus oil, E. citriodora is safe for young kids, though is less likely to be...
by Hana Tisserand | Mar 8, 2017
Q&A Essential Oil Safety edition Question (by Helen Bairstow): I’d like to know if tea tree starts to oxidize is it still safe? And how can you tell? Answer: The more that Tea Tree oil (TTO) oxidizes, the less safe it is in terms of adverse skin reactions....
