by Ruth Nelson | Aug 31, 2018 | Fun Fact Friday
Fun Fact Friday Did you know that a systemic reaction to poison ivy comes from the plants oil? Thank God we aren’t seeing that bottled and on shelves, right?? Obviously you wouldn’t buy it. I typically don’t get poison ivy, perhaps you know others in the same...
by Ruth Nelson | Aug 24, 2018 | Fun Fact Friday
Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that many medications, OTC and pharmaceuticals are created from plant isolates? For instance, Vicks vapor rub contains isolated terpentine, camphor and menthol as well as eucalyptus oil. Icy hot contains menthol, methyl salicylate and...
by Ruth Nelson | Aug 17, 2018 | Essential Oil Safety, Fun Fact Friday
Fun Fact Friday Did you know that essential oils have a sweet spot? I had always heard that less is more when it comes to essential oils. I understood this as “if less works, why use more,” which is true, but there are so many variables that come into play. I have...
by Dedi Thorne | Aug 16, 2018 | Essential Oil Safety
Essential Oil Safety is at the heart of our company. While essential oils can be great tools, they are also something to use with wisdom, not haphazardly. Funny that this WebMD article was brought to our attention this week (because Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy...
by Ruth Nelson | Aug 3, 2018 | Essential Oil Safety, Fun Fact Friday
Fun Fact Friday Lavender is likely the most adulterated essential oil. More lavender essential oil is sold indigenous to France in the US than is imported. It has been this way for many years. Natural or synthetic components are used to help stretch the oil or you...