Why Are Case Studies Essential in Aromatherapy Education?

Case studies bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Under the guidance of our mentors, who are seasoned certified aromatherapists, students assess clients, develop personalized treatment plans, and refine their approaches based on real feedback. This hands-on experie...

Native to the Amazon Basin, rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) has a rich and lengthy history that connects with both local customs and international trade. For generations, people have valued the tree's aromatic wood and leaves, and essential oil for its cultural, therapeutic, and economic benefits. However, modern exploitation has led to the devastation of its populations, highlighting the urgent need ...

Starting your journey as a professional aromatherapist can be incredibly rewarding. Aromatherapy offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your, and your clients' well-being while pursuing your passion for holistic health. However, stepping into this field without the proper foundation can lead to avoidable mistakes that hinder growth and success.

At Essence of Thyme College of Holist...

Gifting Aromatherapy Safely: What Every Buyer Should Know

The Aromatic Journey of Insightful Gifting
You walk into a room and instantly are carried by a single, powerful scent. This is the power of aromatherapy, a wellness modality that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

But before you wrap up that heartfelt essential oil gift, pause and consider: are you giving a gift of wellness or ...

Herbalism or Aromatherapy: Which is Better?

Herbalism: An ancient practice of using various parts of plants (e.g., leaves, roots, bark, and flowers) for their medicinal properties.

Aromatherapy: An ancient branch of phytomedicine that uses volatile organic compounds extracted from various parts of plants (e.g., leaves, roots, bark, and flowers)

What is Herbal Medicine?  

Herbal medicine, ...

Animal aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils and other aromatic substances to promote the well-being of animals. Like humans, animals can experience benefits from aromatherapy, including reduced anxiety, improved mood, and physical health support. However, it's important to note that animals are generally more sensitive to scents than humans, and not all essential oils are safe.

Co...

August is International Peace Month. This is a difficult concept to grasp as we observe, or in some cases, are directly involved in the horrible conflicts occurring in almost every corner of the globe. Most of us can’t deeply understand why this is happening. The news and social media just serve to muddle the facts, sensationalizing people’s agony, loss and pain. How can we celebrate something t...

Hydrosols are a much gentler version of essential oils and can be safely used on babies, children, and animals.

Recently, when my pup had an eye infection, I soaked a cotton pad with Elemi hydrosol (gifted to me by Jirbie Go) and gently pressed it onto her closed eye several times a day (a new cotton pad each time). Within two days the infection was completely gone.

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) Hy...

Aromatherapy isn’t just about essential oils. Various products that fall under the aromatherapy umbrella are absolutes, resinoids, CO2 extracts, and hydrosols. Each of these products originates from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many plants; however, the extraction method will determine the end product.

In this educational blog, we delve into the world of hydrosols, also known as hyd...

Aromatherapy can be described as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of the body, mind, and spirit.  

Aromatherapy is described as both an art and a science because it takes the knowledge of the chemistry of the essential oils combined with the art of marrying the essential oils to create a harmonic, ef...