Peppermint Essential Oil Profile - cautions, dilution guidelines, therapeutic properties, scientific research citations, usage suggestions, and more

Peppermint essential oil, Mentha piperita*, is steam distilled from the plant’s leaves. Peppermint belongs to the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) botanical family. * Be sure you check the label for the botanical name. If it does not say Mentha piperita then it is not … Continue reading

Chemical Families, Therapeutic Properties, and Safety Considerations

Chemical Families, Therapeutic Properties, and Safety Considerations The components that essential oils are made up of are classified into chemical families according to their molecular structure. Knowing the chemical families and their therapeutic properties can really help us learn which … Continue reading

Using Essential Oils Safely

This is largely based on the Final Report that I submitted as part of my completion for the Aromatherapy Certification Program I took through Aromahead Institute. This is available in three font size options: small 10pt font (15 pages) normal … Continue reading