Enjoy Jade's talk on approaches to blending and formulation. This talk was given at NAHA's Beyond Aromatics Conference in October of 2016. Powerpoint PDF: The Art and Science of Formulation
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Aromatherapy & Pregnancy
Aromatherapy & Pregnancy: Exploring the controversy to uncover the healing potential of essential oils. Written by: Jolene Meum, MBA Research paper for The School for Aromatic Studies Abstract Pregnancy is a pivotal point in a woman’s life. One will seek out...
Is Eucalyptus safe for children?
Read Time: 5 minutes Overview: Confused by conflicting advice about using eucalyptus essential oil with children? This article cuts through the misinformation circulating online to reveal what the research actually says. You'll learn the specific safety concerns...
Models for Aromatherapy: French, English, and the Emerging New Model
“It could be argued that the explanatory model of disease that a practitioner uses is the most defining characteristic of that practitioner.” - James Snow This is my all time favorite quote regarding the impact of explanatory models of disease. It is from a course I...
Can essential oils be considered as dietary supplements?
Can essential oils be considered dietary supplements? by Jade Shutes The correct answer is: Yes. PLEASE NOTE: This article is being written as a part of my research in preparation for our free webinar in January on Aromatherapy Products: Labeling and Packaging. One of...
Blending by Plant Part: Morphology
Blending by Morphology Written by: Jade Shutes WATCH OUR BLENDING WEBINAR (FREE!) Introduction to Morphology Blending I define ‘morphology’ as a method of intuitively approaching essential oils based upon the messages or energetics inherent within each individual...
Aromatherapy Organizations Around the World
Worldwide Aromatherapy Organizations Around the world aromatherapy practitioners are represented by an amazing collection of aromatherapy organizations working towards the advancement of aromatherapy. Here is a list of international and national aromatherapy...
The Quality of Essential Oils
The quality and authenticity of the essential oils we utilize are the very heart and foundation of aromatherapy. The quality of essential oils is often a contentious subject, bringing up feelings of protectiveness and challenging beliefs. I have written this article...
Clinical Social Work and Aromatherapy
Interview with Brian Cina, Clinical Social Worker https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/aromaticstudiesweb/Jade_Shutes_aromatherapy_interview_with_Brian_Cina.mp3 While teaching at Lunaroma in Burlington, VT, I was honored to meet Brian Cina, a Clinical Social worker...
About Eucalyptus globulus and 1,8 cineole
Eucalyptus, Blue Gum Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Common names: Blue gum, blue mallee, eucalyptus, Tasmanian blue gum Scientific name: Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Botanical family: Myrtaceae Conservation status: Least concern We often think of Australia as the place...
Favorite Aromatherapy Books
I am often asked what my favorite aromatherapy books are, so here goes a small list of my all time favorite books either about aromatherapy or related in some way. (please note: these are not listed in any particular order) Just about any book by Kurt Schnaubelt. My...
Getting to Know Essential Oils
Guest Blog written by: Elaine Mueller RN, HN-BC (Holistic Nurse, Board Certified) When I walk into a room full of people, my first response is to observe everyone before interacting. Then, as I notice one person I feel drawn to, I walk over to her/him and begin to...