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04/11/2026

Stress is described as anything that disturbs our normal balance of mental and physical health. Triggers can be external in origin (e.g. from the environment, psychological, or social situations) or internal (e.g. due to an illness or following a medical procedure). Stress from any one trigger can result in us being less able to withstand stress from other sources. So, for example, if we are feeling emotionally drained due to stress at work, our immune system may become compromised, and we might be more likely to catch an infectious illness.

Fortunately, aromatherapy is an excellent de-stressing technique and there are a huge range of essential oils that help to relieve stress and its various symptoms.

Our blog article offers some beautifully soothing and calming blends to help support relaxation and stress relief – so, if you’re in need of de-stressing, stop what you’re doing for 5 minutes, grab yourself a nice herbal tea, settle down somewhere comfy and read on. https://tinyurl.com/mpz4yn2s

03/11/2026

Our essential oil of the month, Saro, has a lovely energising and uplifting effect that can be helpful when treating anxiety and depression. It can also help combat feelings of fatigue, lethargy, lack of motivation and loss of concentration, as well as helping to boost self-confidence.

Try diffusing it in the morning for a revitalising energy boost.

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03/11/2026

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02/11/2026

Interesting reading!

Antiepileptic activity Ylang ylang oil was found to be one of the most popular choices from a range of essential oils used in a clinical trial to examine the effectiveness of essential oils to control epileptic seizures. Three methods of using the essential oils were employed:
1. Hypnosis, where the patients were taught autohypnosis and once in the hypnotic state, were invited to smell their chosen oil.
2. Inhaling the essential oil from a pillow three times a week on going to bed, accompanied with six, twice weekly full body massages with the same essential oil.
3. A combination of the first two but without the bedtime inhalation of method two. In all three methods, the patients were encouraged to smell the oil if a seizure was threatening or likely. The results of the study indicated that one-third of the patients that used aromatherapy massage and hypnosis were seizure-free after one year; many were seizure-free after two years, although there were relapses, particularly in the aromatherapy massage-only group. The hypnosis-only group was the least successful. The most successful group was the combination of aromatherapy massage and hypnosis. While this trial was not a properly controlled study, it does provide the basis for more studies to examine the potential role of aromatherapy for the management of epileptic seizures.
Link to research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1059131103001614

02/11/2026

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02/11/2026

Our essential oil of the month for November is Saro (Cinnamosma fragrans), a powerful health protecting oil with antimicrobial and immuno-stimulant properties. It's ideal in Autumn and Winter for fighting seasonal illness, clearing congestion, boosting the mood, revitalising energy levels and soothing aches and pains!

It has a lovely fresh, warm, camphorous aroma with pleasing lemon/fruity undertones, making it less medicinal than some of the other strong antimicrobial oils.

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02/11/2026

Sometimes a small change can make a big difference. Stepping outside our usual routines can bring fresh energy, unexpected moments of happiness and new ways of looking at life's challenges. The Action for Happiness New Ways November calendar is full of inspiring ideas to try. Please pass it on and encourage others to get involved.

30/10/2026

We're delighted to add two new 100% pure and natural facial oils to our range.

Our luxurious Jasmine & Sandalwood Facial Oil combines pure Jasmine Absolute and Sandalwood Essential Oil with nourishing Evening Primrose and Vitamin E. This beautifully aromatic oil will leave the complexion feeling smooth, supple and wonderfully pampered. Ideally suited to dry, dehydrated and mature skin.

Our new Recovery+ Facial Oil combines Palmarosa, Cypress, Sweet Thyme, Juniperberry and Geranium Bourbon with Jojoba, Raspberry Seed Oil and Comfrey. It is ideal for clarifying and balancing combination, oily and blemish-prone skin.

Learn more on our website https://tinyurl.com/2ssvw43p

30/10/2026

A study gathered pediatric nurses’ perspectives after using lavender EO chest wraps (LEOCWs) as a complementary treatment for infants with bronchiolitis—inflammation of the small airways (bronchioles) in the lungs. To make the LEOCWs the nurses diluted lavender to 10% in carrier oil and applied it to a cotton cloth. The cloth was then placed in a bag and warmed between two heating pads for two to five minutes to distribute the lavender EO throughout the cotton cloth. Following this, the cotton was placed around the infant’s chest and covered with a woolen cloth. While not reported in the study, it is common to leave the LEOCW in place for twenty to thirty minutes and perform this twice daily, if well tolerated. In this qualitative study, the nurses reported the LEOCWs were a valuable adjunct treatment to reduce coughing and calm the infants and their parents.

Reference: Complement Ther Med. 2025 Oct:93:103236. Epub 2025 Aug 22. "It's not just another task": Pediatric nurses' perspectives on using lavender oil chest wraps as complementary treatment for infants with bronchiolitis.

29/10/2026

Not so long ago we reported that our blog had been listed in FeedSpot's Top 40 Aromatherapy Blogs. We are now delighted to say we've moved up into the Top 20.

Thank you to everyone that reads our articles and special thanks to our brilliant authors and aromatherapy experts - Nicole Barton and Kirsty Summerbell.

Head over to our blog and have a browse. https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu6u9