A Scented Palace came out last July and I've read it twice! I love this book! It gave me so many ideas to build upon for my own aromatherapy practice. The book looks into the history of Marie Antionette's perfumery and her perfumer. There are recipes in the book and I found it to be very engaging...

In 2005 the CDC sent out a bulletin advising the public that lemon eucalyptus essential oil is effective as a mosquito repellent in the fight against encephalitis and West Nile Virus. I live in a sub-tropic climate (translated: Mosquito country) where I am out doors pretty often so I always have a...

In a study conducted by Rose, J.E. and Behm, F.M., titled 'Inhalation from black pepper extract reduces smoking withdrawal symptoms' 1994;34(3):225-9, it is suggested that we can help our clients quit smoking by simply making an inhaler of black pepper (Piper nigrum) essential oil. the chemical...