Aug 12 2010
Don’t be scared by a name that sounds like a chemical. Essential Oil chemicals are naturally within the plants. Chemical components in essential oils give the oils natural therapeutic effects. Terpinen-4-ol is a great example. Oils rich in terpinen-4-ol are great for dealing with infection and helping to support the immune system.
Plai (Northeastern) Zingiber cassumunar, [...]
Jun 22 2010
As educators, we have the privilege of reading and grading research papers written by students with many perspectives and unique insights. Tomoko is an Aromahead Institute online Aromatherapy Certification Program student. She recently submitted her research paper and I asked her permission to share the end of her paper with you.
“We all are living with [...]
Jun 14 2010
Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata) is one of my favorite essential oils. The oil is made up of two significant components, linalol and linalyl acetate. The aroma is minty with citrus undertones and very fresh!
So what is significant about linalol and linalyl acetate?
Properties of linalol: airborne antimicrobial, analgesic (always welcomed!), calming, antibacterial, antifungal (candida), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, [...]
Jun 11 2010
Most typical schools are held in buildings that look like a school. Aromahead Institute has never been a typical school!
Our Settings
While the logistics of Aromahead Institute are those of a typical school, we have unique classroom settings in Ithaca, NY and Sarasota, Fl. We believe in small classes held in an [...]
May 20 2010
I have now written over 100 blog posts. My first post was in the summer of 2008, almost exactly two years ago. This feels like a milestone, a place to pause and reflect.
I love writing about essential oils, distillers, importing, traveling, teaching and ways small businesses can grow on the web. I also love reading [...]
Dec 11 2009
At Aromahead Institute we make travel kits during the Aromatherapy Certification Program. Below is a list of all the various blends we made in small travel size bottles (such cute bottles). Each person chose 10 of these blends to make and all ten blends easily fit into a small quart size clear plastic travel bag!
Hand [...]
