Category Archives: Essential Oil Science

Menstrual Symptoms Alleviated by Aromatherapy Abdominal Massage

Just published in the ‘Evidence Based Complementary Medicine’ journal was a double-blind, placebo controlled study showing aromatherapy abdominal massage relieved symptoms of menstrual pain. The recipe used contained lavender, rose, cinnamon and clove, based in almond oil. Here’s what we … Continue reading

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Cool New Research on Using Essential Oils to Improve Athletic Performance and More…

Recently published studies suggest that by using essential oils, you may actually improve athletic performance. Other new data shows essential oils will stop mosquitoes and ticks from biting (and we’ll give you an effective recipe), and even significantly aid in … Continue reading

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New Research Confirms the Anti-Stress Effects of These Essential Oils

Several recently-published studies have confirmed the stress- and anxiety-reducing actions of essential oils. Research used both inhaled and ingested oils of Lavender and Bergamot, and inhaled Sweet Orange. Further, research into Lavender and Bergamot partially elucidated the neurological actions of … Continue reading

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