by Hana Tisserand | Aug 7, 2017
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...
by Hana Tisserand | Aug 5, 2017
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...
by Hana Tisserand | Jul 28, 2017
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...
by Hana Tisserand | Jul 21, 2017
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...
by Hana Tisserand | Jun 30, 2017
New research: Inhalation of essential oil blend significantly increases quality of life and sleep quality. A 2017 randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of aromatherapy and acupressure massage on the quality of life in career women. 132 participants...
by Hana Tisserand | Jun 19, 2017
Inhalation and the brain There are three responses to smell that can take place: olfactory nerve signaling, emotional response and biological response in the brain. Olfactory nerve signaling is extremely fast and enables us to quickly recognize threats as well as...
