Coming from Australia to Minnesota to teach THE JOY OF ESSENTIAL OIL CHEMISTRY!
OCT 2&3: Awesome opportunity to learn and understand applicable essential oil chemistry and practical uses from author ("The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils") and educator E. JOY BOWLES, PhD. more»»
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The Essence of Australia
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Our Philosophy
The Right Use Of Essential Oils
Let the plants be our guides. Essential oils in nature are used by the plants for very specific purposes, at very low levels, in very focused ways. By enzymatic and other biochemical means, plants are able to utilize the stored energy which we see and smell as essential oils. Often, the plant may draw upon one or a few of the array of individual chemicals to accomplish a particular task: repel a predator, aid in the healing of an injury, respond to stress, attract a pollinator, and so on.
When we distill parts of a plant for our own purposes, and ascribe particular properties or uses to the essential oil, we are using this precious concentrate, not in the subtle way in which the plant employs it, but in the crudest possible fashion. Only in recent years have scientists begun to examine and understand the properties of single chemical entities within the ‘soup’ that we call an essential oil, and ascribe to these chemicals very specific roles as they pertain to the original plant and its wellbeing.
Now the examination of these materials is leading to exciting possibilities for use in human wellness applications, with dramatic results being found at levels in the nanomolar range in some cases. That is, in amounts which approximate the levels at which the same chemicals are used by the plants themselves!
We fervently hope and pray that we will see less flagrant over-use of precious plant oils, and more reasoned application as natural adjuncts to conventional therapies, as we strive to conserve our resources and put them to the most appropriate uses.
The Environment
As distributors of pure natural plant oils and manufacturers of the means to safely and efficaciously use them, we recognize that our organization has both a direct and indirect impact on the environment. We believe that active management of these aspects is a fundamental aspect of sound business practice. A core principle of our ‘Right Use of Essential Oils’ is that less is more. Use of the least amount of essential oil to accomplish a particular wellness objective benefits not only the recipient but just as importantly: The Environment.
We encourage our people and our customers to look at simple things they can do in their immediate environment to make a positive difference to the way in which we live and interact with our planet. For example, when using essential oils mixed with a carrier oil for massage, use the least amount possible to enable comfortable massage. Any excess ends up being flushed down the drain after bathing or washing towels and clothing, and has an environmental impact. Let’s make that impact as small as possible!
No Animal Testing
We do not test our ingredients or products on animals larger than microbes.