Methods and Benefits of Aromatherapy

Pestle and mortar with herbs and small oil bottles

The benefits of aromatherapy are countless; there’s so much more to aromatherapy than meets the eye – or the nose! It isn’t just about things smelling nice. The science behind the subject is fascinating. Essential oils are extracted from different parts of different plants to form a concentrated liquid, capturing…

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Safe Healing With Essential Oils

Aromatherapy bottles amongst flowers, herbs and fruit

If you have read Methods and Benefits of Aromatherapy, the next step is to have a good understanding of safe healing with essential oils. I am not a doctor or an aromatherapy practitioner, but I have been using essential oils for a little while now, having educated myself on the…

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An Introduction to Aromatherapy

Yellow and orange flowers with essential oil

What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is a system of treatment based on the use of oils and the aromatic compounds of plants. The oils are extracted from different parts of the plant, most commonly seeds, roots, flowers and leaves. This type of therapy uses essential…

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The Organic Aromas Nebulizing Diffuser

I recently received a package in the mail – it was my new toy and I can’t wait to tell you about it – the Organic Aromas Nebulizing Diffuser (Just to clarify – not a toy at all, but a rather lovely essential oils diffuser.) Here’s my review… Overview Model…

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Book Review – Essential Oil Safety

Book cover of Essential Oil Safety

Overview   Full Title – Essential Oil Safety : A Guide for Health Care Professionals (2nd Edition) Published – 2014 (First edition 1995.) Authors – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young BSc, PhD. Synopsis – Within this reference book you will find 400 essential oil profiles, which include components, hazards and risks, and…

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Book Review – Aromatherapy : A Complete Guide to the Healing Art

Overview Full Title – Aromatherapy : A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (2nd Edition.) Published – 2008 (First edition 1995). Authors – Kathi Keville and Mindy Green. Synopsis –  A comprehensive reference detailing the history and science behind essential oils and herbs, for the purposes of achieving and maintaining balance and wellbeing. A…

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