Monthly Archives: December 2021

THE ISSUE OF ESSENTIAL OIL QUALITY

One of the most frequently asked questions in aromatherapy and about essential oils concerns their quality.  All users, domestic or professional, like to think that they use “good quality” essential oils for aromatherapy.  As human beings our natural inclination is … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Today most of us talk about the immune system.  We talk about it as some sort of computer programme as though it can be found like the liver or the heart.  Nothing could be further form the truth.  In fact, … Continue reading

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ROMANCING THE ROSE

Troubadors and aroma. Smell without Thought. Thought is born from what we know. Fragrance draws us to the unknown. Do not smell by preconditioned notions of what something is like or what it should do. Allow it to find you, … Continue reading

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REGULATIONS LAWS AND SAFETY IN AROMATHERAPY

REGULATION In recent times patients, consumers, the public, therapists, practitioners, have been reminded by the Labour government that there is need for more regulation. This has played well with the European Union Commission which, by its nature, is a regulator … Continue reading

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RAVENSARA AROMATICA – A CONFUSING TALE

Taxonomy is the science of naming things.  Botany is the science or study of plants.  Combining the two produces the scientific or Latin names that help identify species.  In recent years the population, and in particular gardeners, will have seen … Continue reading

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THE VEXED QUESTION OF PRESERVATIVES

The vexed question of Preservatives.The issue of preservatives is not one that greatly occupies those working solely with aromatic or essential oils. However more and more therapists are beginning to expand their activities into using bases and making products for … Continue reading

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POLYSACCHARIDES

When a plant is formed it creates itself from sunshine or light energy. It gives a physical form to light energy taking a predetermined shape and substance from its genetic code or DNA. The initial impetus or stored energy of … Continue reading

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CELLULITE

 Images are constantly presented to the consuming public of sveldt people without creases or wrinkles in sight. Models are shown in glossy magazines without a blemish. A smooth, honed, toned shape is air brushed or computer enhanced to the original … Continue reading

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