Pg. 32-37 - 5-minute read The term 'aromatherapy' was coined by René-Maurice Gattefossé in the 1930s and first appeared in print with the publication of his book, Aromathérapie: Les Huiles Essentielles, Hormones Végétales in French, first published in English in 1993. Many enthusiastic and professional people – coming from a scientific background or not – lay out the path for education and popularising aromatherapy in the coming decades. We experience a changing world around

Pg. 34-39 - 5-minute read I was born as the second son of a farming family in Japan, but my early career was in machine-tool engineering, where precision, efficiency, and control shaped how I understood value. Returning to help on my family’s farm, I began to see a different reality. Citrus fruits with minor visual imperfections were often sold cheaply or discarded, while farmers faced unstable incomes, a shortage of successors, and increasing abandoned farmland. These experi

Pg. 92-99 - 7-minute read Hydrosols, also known as hydrolats, are increasingly recognized as valuable aromatherapy products rather than simply a by-product of essential oil distillation. They are distilled plant waters that can be used for skincare, hair care, therapeutic applications, veterinary care, and even agriculture. A genuine hydrosol contains only the distilled plant water, without added fragrance, preservatives, or alcohol. I prefer unpreserved and unmodified hydros

Pg. 154-157 - 2-minute read I grew up eating fresh, local produce, and many of my earliest lessons in gardening came from working alongside my mother. Those experiences shaped the way I cook today. As a chef, I believe great food begins with great ingredients, and throughout my career I’ve built relationships with local farmers who share that same passion for quality and seasonal produce. My love of gardening eventually led me to discover hydrosols when a coworker introduced

Pg. 6-12 - 6-minute read Deeply rooted in northern Vietnam’s cultural landscape, pomelo blossoms bloom for only a few fleeting weeks each spring. For generations, these fragrant white flowers have been treasured for scenting tea, flavouring traditional desserts, perfuming hair, decorating homes, and marking seasonal celebrations, particularly in Hanoi. Yet despite their cultural importance, pomelo blossoms remain one of Southeast Asia’s lesser-explored aromatic resources. Dis

Pg. 120-129 - 9-minute read As an animal naturopath, I believe food is one of the most powerful therapeutic tools we have for supporting our dogs’ health. Every meal provides more than calories—it supplies nutrients and naturally occurring compounds that influence immunity, inflammation, gut health, cognition and healthy ageing. Food can affect gene expression, support beneficial gut bacteria, regulate inflammatory pathways and provide the building blocks needed for cellular

Pg. 38-42 - 4-minute read The term aromatherapy was coined by René-Maurice Gattefossé in the 1930s and first appeared in print with the publication of his book, Aromathérapie: Les Huiles Essentielles, Hormones Végétales in French, first published in English in 1993. Many enthusiastic and professional people – coming from a scientific background or not – lay out the path for education and popularising aromatherapy in the coming decades. We experience a changing world around us

Pg. 34-40 - 6-minute read I believe that everything in creation is vibration. Research in physics and sensory physiology shows that our senses perceive the world through waves and frequencies. We see colours as different frequencies of light, hear sound as vibrations, and even smell through the vibrational properties of scent molecules. From the movement of atoms and molecules to the changing states of water, all matter exists in a constant state of motion. This understanding

Pg. 26-29 - 3-minute read Over the past four decades of my personal wellness journey, I have come to believe that petrochemicals belong in machines—not in our bodies, homes, or daily lives. Yet petroleum-derived substances have quietly become embedded in countless products we use every day, from artificial fragrances, flavours, and colours to textiles, cleaning products, and even medications. While labels often identify artificial ingredients, allowing us to make more conscio

Pg. 116-121 - 5-minute read At Liven, we believe that producing a quality oil begins with connection—to the natural world that provides our raw materials and to the people who grow, harvest, prepare, and ultimately use what we create. We feel accountable to both. Our oils are made entirely from local Cypriot materials, using mechanical methods and without unnecessary processing, while our blends are created only from oils we produce ourselves. Rather than following trends or

Pg. 92-100 - 8-minute read The idea of "boosting" the immune system has become one of the most popular concepts in pet health, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. The immune system is not designed to be constantly stimulated—it is a sophisticated regulatory network that must carefully distinguish between genuine threats and harmless substances while maintaining balance. From a naturopathic perspective, true health depends not on stronger immune activity, but on appr

Pg. 62-66 - 4-minute read The Directed Sensory Method proposes that aromatherapy is more than the pharmacological effects of essential oils. It views treatment as a coordinated sensory experience in which scent, touch, environment, and carefully chosen language work together to communicate with the nervous system. Verbal cues are presented as "top-down" signals that help shape how the brain interprets and organizes incoming sensory information, while essential oil molecules p

Pg. 126-132 - 6-minute read Mosquitoes may be tiny, but they are the deadliest animals on Earth, responsible for more than 700,000 deaths each year through diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and West Nile virus. As climate change expands mosquito habitats and global travel accelerates the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses, these diseases are no longer confined to tropical regions. Protection is no longer someone else's concern—it is a global public health p

Pg. 84-90 - 6-minute read Hydrosols are the water-based products created during the distillation of aromatic plants for essential oils, although some plants, such as cornflower and witch hazel, are distilled specifically for their hydrosols. While they contain only trace amounts of essential oils (around 0.1%), they also carry water-soluble plant compounds and are composed primarily of water. Historically, hydrosols were widely used before falling out of favor after the 18th

Pg. 78-83 - 4-minute read Hydrosols occupy a unique space between herbalism and aromatherapy, offering a gentle yet effective way to experience the healing properties of plants. Unlike essential oils, which are highly concentrated and require careful dilution, hydrosols are the aromatic water produced during steam or hydro-distillation. They contain a distinct combination of water-soluble plant compounds and trace aromatic molecules, making them far more than simply "essentia

Pg. 68-72 - 4-minute read During my years of exploring aromatic skincare, I have noticed how quickly cosmetic trends change. Every day, new “miracle” ingredients are promoted as the next solution for hydration, blemishes, or youthful skin. While essential oils remain appealing because of their natural origin, therapeutic properties, and beautiful aromas, I believe it is important to ask whether our skin truly benefits from constantly chasing trends. Rather than following ever

Pg. 18-25 - 8-minute read From the bold steps of the trailblazers (Giants), a new generation of aromatherapists emerges, who we call Cultivators. They are driven to preserve the discovered paths, and have a deeper calling: to tend, refine, and elevate the wisdom already entrusted to us. Rooted in botanical knowledge and guided by both science and intuition, they honour the delicate intelligence of plants while shaping the future of aromatherapy with clarity and care. These st

Pg. 6-11 - 6-minute read In my previous article on the essential oils of Japan, I reflected on my long-standing connection with the country’s traditional healing and botanical traditions. My journey into natural health began in 1978 through the teachings of macrobiotic pioneer Michio Kushi, while my love for aromatics blossomed several years later during herbal medicine studies. Working at the original Neal’s Yard Apothecary in London and training in acupuncture and Shiatsu d

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Pg. 88-97 - 9-minute read Humoral medicine is one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring healing systems, shaping medical traditions across Persia, Greece, Unani, Uyghur medicine, and influencing broader healing philosophies through cultural exchange along the Silk Road. Rooted in elemental philosophy, it sees health not as the absence of disease, but as the dynamic balance of the body’s innate temperaments. Rather than isolating illness into separate systems or protocols, th