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 | 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 | Mar 27, 2017
Today in clinically proven aromatherapy: more on menstrual pain relief formulations The following studies were used as reference https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4325408/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22435409...
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...
