Pg. 10-19 - 8-minute read The term aromatherapy was coined by René-Maurice Gattefossé in the 1930s and first appeared in print in his book Aromathérapie: Les Huiles Essentielles, Hormones Végétales , later published in English in 1993. Over the decades, passionate professionals—both scientific and non-scientific—helped shape its education and global reach. As our world and this beloved therapy continue to evolve beyond its roots in the healing properties of essential oils, w

Pg. 22-28 - 6-minute read The term aromatherapy was coined in the 1930s by René-Maurice Gattefossé and later introduced through his book on essential oils. Over the years, many passionate individuals—both scientific and non-scientific—helped shape the education and spread of aromatherapy. As the world continues to change, we also see shifts and challenges within this therapy that was originally rooted in the healing power of essential oils. With a new generation emerging, we

Pg. 132-136 - 4-minute read Lemon Myrtle is a native Australian rainforest tree with a powerful, sweet lemon aroma and a long history of traditional use by Indigenous peoples. I first encountered its scent in the early 1990s and found it more vibrant and attractive than any other lemon-scented oil. Its limited natural range along Australia’s east coast and its reintroduction to modern food and cosmetic industries have made it both unique and highly valued. After years of work

Pg. 70-75 - 5-minute read I view sustainable aromatic plant distillation as a practice that must balance ecological, ethical, and economic responsibility. Traditional distillation methods are often energy-intensive, inefficient, and reliant on outdated equipment, producing large amounts of waste while extracting only a small fraction of usable compounds. This inefficiency increases environmental impact, carbon footprint, and production costs, making it clear to me that improv