Nutrition and Diet

How Effective Are Essential Oils for Air Disinfection in Hospitals? Hey there! I worked in a hospital for several years and have some insights into essential oils and disinfection.

Why Do CO2 Extracts Have a More "Complete" Aroma Profile Than Steam-Distilled Essential Oils? Hey, I’m really into studying essential oils and aromas, and I’ve experimented with several extraction met...

What is Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)? Hey there! As someone with a bit of research interest in aromatherapy, let me briefly chat with you about this topic.

What is Hydrolat/Hydrosol? Hey there! If you're into aromatherapy or natural skincare, you've probably heard of hydrosols. I've been using them for years and find them super practical.

How Does the Olfactory Pathway Bypass the Thalamus and Connect Directly to the Limbic System? Hey there! That's an interesting question. I have a bit of an interest in neuroscience and have used essen...

How Do Extraction Methods Affect the Final Quality of Essential Oils? Hey there! I'm really into aromatherapy and often blend my own essential oils.

Why Is It So Difficult to Design Rigorous Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Studies for Aromatherapy? Hey, I was researching health topics before and specifically looked into aromatherapy (you know, usi...

What is Mucosal Irritation? Hey there! As someone who frequently practices aromatherapy, let me briefly explain this. Mucosal irritation refers to the uncomfortable reaction caused when essential oils...

What is Cold Pressing (or Expression)? Hey there! As someone who loves studying essential oils and plant oils, I've used many cold-pressed products and researched the method myself.

Contraindications for Essential Oil Selection: For Epilepsy, Hypertension, and Hormone-Sensitive Conditions Hey, I've used essential oils for years and often research aromatherapy safety.

What is Water Distillation? Hey there! This question caught my eye because I've actually tried small-scale plant essential oil extraction at home myself.

How Does Steam Distillation Work? Hey there! I'm the guy who previously shared some essential oil extraction tips on the chemistry enthusiasts' forum.

How do certain essential oil components like methyl salicylate "interfere" with anticoagulants like warfarin? Hey, I'm a regular user of essential oils, like for massage, but I also know mixing some t...

What is the most common method for extracting essential oils? Hey there! I'm really into aromatherapy and often blend my own essential oils. Regarding the most common extraction method, I’d say it’s s...

What's the Difference Between "Skin Sensitization" and "Skin Irritation" Caused by Essential Oils? Hey, I've been using essential oils for skincare for years and have encountered some minor issues whi...

Why Are Some Essential Oils Expensive While Others Are Not? Hey, I've been using essential oils for years—starting from aromatherapy basics to now—and I've tried various brands and types, learning som...

Effects of Long-Term or High-Dose Use of Phenolic Essential Oils on the Liver Hey there! I'm a big fan of essential oils and have done some research, especially on phenol-rich ones like clove oil (whi...

What is CO2 Extract? Hey there! If you're into essential oils, CO2 extract is pretty cool stuff. Here's a simple explanation: CO2 extract is a method that uses carbon dioxide (the same gas we exhale) ...

What is an "Absolute"? Hey there! As someone who enjoys aromatherapy, let me briefly explain what an "absolute" is. An absolute is a concentrated essence extracted from plants, typically using chemica...

Can the Chemical Composition of the Same Plant Essential Oil Vary? Why? Hey there! I'm really into studying essential oils and have used quite a few myself, like lavender and tea tree oil.