Essential Oils and Cat Safety
As a cat and essential oil lover, I have always been interested in the safe use of Aromatherapy around felines. From the start, I was taught that cats’ bodies do […]
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Cleaning Up After a Flood
There have been many weather conditions around the world lately that cause flooding and water damage. Initially, time is spent sorting through possessions and assessing the situation. What you may […]
The Safety Issues of Wintergreen Essential Oil
The essential oil of Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima) or (G. procumbens) often comes with safety warnings, but sometimes not, making it confusing for the aromatherapy enthusiast. Should you stay away from […]
Do essential oils and water mix?
When I originally discovered essential oils, the first thing I was shown how to make was bath salts. I was taught not to use essential oils undiluted in the bath, […]
Is Pennyroyal Essential Oil Safe?
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) essential oil has gotten a bad reputation. Decades ago it was deemed unsafe, and many Aromatherapists have not changed their opinion of it. It is an often […]
Don’t Let Your Babies Get Sensitized: Guest Post
Unfortunately, so many well-meaning moms go onto the internet and find blogs that instruct them to apply all sorts of aromatic undiluted formulas to kids for everything from the sniffles […]
Aromatic Science with Robert Tisserand
A few weeks ago I attended a class entitled “Essential Oil Chemistry and Pharmacology” offered by Robert Tisserand. If you do not recognize the instructor’s name, he is THE expert on […]
Essential Oils and Sun Safety
When using essential oils on your skin you may not think that you have to worry about sun exposure, but with some oils you do. There is a reaction called […]
Safe Use of Essential Oils for Kids
When I discuss essential oil use I am usually describing oils and dosages for adults. Most general guidelines are written with adults in mind, but it is okay to use […]
