Question ‘Now that we are into the flu season I am worried about how I can keep my family healthy? Are there specific essential oils I should use? And what are the best ways to use them?‘ Answer Staying healthy throughout what is projected globally to be a particularly long and difficult influenza (flu) season […]
Continue ReadingNovember 2009
Question Have you noticed that essential oils and “aromatherapy” products are available almost anywhere now? I have tried different brands for a few of my favorite essential oils but I am often disappointed with their quality. How do I know I am getting a high quality therapeutic-grade essential oil? Answer You are so right. Finding […]
Continue ReadingOctober 2009 Breast Feeding + Aromatherapy
Question I am breast feeding my newborn and am wondering if my use of essential oils is safe for her? Can I use them on my breasts when they get sore? Answer You may wish to make a cup of your favorite aromatic tea and get seated comfortably. This is a long answer! First, I […]
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Question Hi — I sometimes buy incense that comes with a lightly dyed plaster disc holder. Because of plaster’s absorbency, I use these holders as essential oil diffusers. Is that appropriate? I’d also like to know if you would recommend any of the commercially available oven bake clays to make terracotta-like diffusers. I’m concerned about […]
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Question I have a number of essential oil bottles and I wonder how best to store them? Daisy, WA, US Answer I keep mine in a lovely lined wooden box I bought at Winner’s. I have seen students with plastic rubbermaid-type containers, but as essential oils eventually breakdown plastic I don’t recommend this. Spills in […]
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Question What do you think about internal use of essential oil? LK, ON, Canada Answer Internal use of essential oils may include oral ingestion or using as suppositories. As this is a frequent question and there are a variety of opinions on the subject, I decided to ask Jacqueline for the official SCT reply to […]
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Question I don’t like the smell of Geranium essential oil. Can I use something else in a blend to replace it. It’s for “female” issues and I want the blend to rub on my stomach. Does it matter if I don’t like the smell? Anonymous Answer If possible use a blend where you enjoy the […]
Continue ReadingSense of Smell Gone Ask the Aromatherapist
Robert from Washington, asks the following question: Will Aromatherapy work on someone who has lost their sense of smell? And will it work on someone who never had a sense of smell? Emma Fairbrass, Certified Aromatherapist, answered: Good Question! The official name for inability to smell is Anosmia. And it’s more common that you’d guess. […]
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Question I recently became interested in Aromatherapy. What are some good essential oils for a beginner to buy? How many should I start with? Any help you can offer would be great. Nikki, ON Answer It all depends on what you want to use the essential oils for. Essential oils can be used for health […]
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Question I have some sweet almond oil that smells a little strange and I am wondering whether to use it or not. Do carrier oils spoil or go bad? How do you know if it has gone off? Shannon, BC Answer Many of the carrier oils, which are the oils we mix the essential oils […]
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