With my case studies and clients, I became aware that many people expect aromatherapy to work like pharmaceutical medications. This is...

It's May and here in Colorado things are blooming. For many, this may cause seasonal allergies. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, itchy...

Patchouli ( Pogostemon cablin ) is native to India and Malaysia. Patchouli leaves were placed between Indian cashmere shawls en route to...

I recommend several essential oils that could be great additions to your medicine cabinet. They can be used for several conditions and...

Essential oils are becoming very popular and are being used more than ever.  Polaris Market Research says: “The global aromatherapy...

There are several essential oils that are considered “precious.”  This may be due to the availability, source, extraction method, and...

According to John Hopkins Medicine, “Aromatherapy has been used for centuries. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel...

Essential oils and aromatic herbs have been used to treat respiratory disorders for centuries.  The aroma of most species of eucalyptus,...

The cajeput tree ( Melaleuca cajuputi ) is indigenous to the Eastern coast of Australia, New Caledonia, New Guinea, and few other...

It’s February 2025 and the news is that influenza infections are on the rise.  There are more hospitalizations for this than in previous...

When first exploring aromatherapy, it may be confusing to read about essential oils and carrier oils.  Essential oils are aromatic,...

Upon reviewing numerous health articles, it becomes evident that inflammation is a significant issue and a major contributing factor to...

Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health concerns of our time (see my blog on anxiety and depression). The essential...

Black seed ( Nigella sativa ) oil is a health supplement and is also used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy. It is not an essential oil...

The rise in popularity of aromatherapy has gained the attention of many essential oil producers. Getting them out to the public is one...

Ayurveda, which translates to "science of life," is an ancient Indian medical system that takes a holistic, preventative approach to...

Herpes zoster or shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.  This virus (varicella-zoster virus or...

René-Maurice Gattefossé The story of René-Maurice Gattefossé begins in 1881 in Lyon, France. He was the third child of five siblings and...

Petroleum jelly and other petroleum-based products have been staples in bathroom medicine cabinets for years. They are used in many...

Castor oil ( Ricinus communis ) is used as a carrier oil rather than an essential oil and has been utilized for its health benefits for...