 The Aromatherapy Reading Room - All About Using, Choosing, and the Chemistry of Essential Oils:
We're always happy to be adding to our online information about essential oils and aromatherapy. Here are a few selections from our library; details of individual essential oils are found on their homepages, from the list above.
• The Chemistry of Essential Oils - Pure oils are each made up many, sometimes hundreds of individual chemicals...Naturally! These chemical molecules are present in the pure, steam and CO2-distilled oil. Here we explain the importance of these chemicals, and why the finest of oils have a balance of these, which gives the greatest therapeutic effect and the best aroma.
• How to Make Essential Oils - Making therapeutic gradel oils is a complex process. Steam distillation is the most common method, and makes high quality oil. New technologies are emerging, like extraction with pressurized liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), and even 'super-critical' carbon dioxide (SCO2). Find out which oils benefit from these new processes, and which are still the right choice in steam distilled varieties.
• Aromatherapy Techniques - What is aromatherapy, and how are essential oils used? Essential oils are very compatible with our physiology, are easily absorbed, and have potent effects on our tissues. Learn the basic aromatherapy techniques and how to get started.
• Anti-Viral Essential Oils - Many oils have anti-viral properties; a recent study showed the oils support the immune system, not always by destroying the invader, but improving immune function on a cellular level. Oils like Ravensara, Melissa and Eucalyptus can have potent anti-viral properties. Here's a review of the oils with know immune support functions.
• Anti-Anxiety and Antidepressants - Laboratory studies have now presented evidence for the stress deducing effects of aromatherapy. Lavender has been shown time and again to lessen stress responses for laboratory animals. Other oils, particularly the citrus oils like Bergamot, Orange, Lemon and Lime instill a sense of well-being. Here's a review of the latest data regarding the anxiolytic action of aromatherapy oils.
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About Essential Oils from Ananda Apothecary: We carry our own select line of aromatherapy essential oils under the 'Ananda Aromatherapy' banner. It's important to us when you buy oils online, you are confident about your purchase. Our products are selected by aromatherapists from sources around the world to find you some of the finest oils available. We are not simply trying to find the least expensive aromatherapy oils, or the most rare connoisseur varieties, but the best value available in world-class grade select, wildcrafted and organic oils. A few wonderful examples include our French Highland Lavender oil, a lavender with a great depth of aroma - there are 'notes' within this oil that are not detectable in other lavenders we've sampled - if you like lavender, this is a real treat. Our dark aged Patchouli - we've had folks that have never liked patchouli before really appreciate this oil. It's deep richness is new to many people. Many organic and wildcrafted essential varieties are included in the collection when these have been made available at a reasonable price. Some oils have not yet been available this way that meet all our selection criteria, though we continually seek out the highest grades and most ecologically sound production methods. We invite you to sample the high quality varieties we do carry, however! Read more about our rigorous selection process of these therapeutic essential oils here...
About Flower Essences from Ananda Apothecary: Ananda Apothecary is pleased to offer Flower Essences from two of the most respected manufacturer's available - Nelson Bach, makers of Rescue Remedy and the Bach 'Original Remedy' line, and Flower Essence Services, makers of the North American Flower Essences, Seasons of the Soul Oil / Essence blends, and distributors of the 'Healing Herbs' English essences. 
