Pg. 70-73 - 3-minute read CO₂ extraction takes advantage of carbon dioxide’s unique properties under high pressure, where it acts like a liquid solvent to draw out a wide range of active, fat-soluble plant compounds. When the pressure is released, the CO₂ returns to gas form and leaves no residue, ensuring a pure final product. The process allows precise control of the extract’s composition by adjusting pressure and temperature—lower pressures capture volatile components like

Pg. 98-105 - 7-minute read Before COVID, I really didn't work with Emu oil much. I had heard of it and had sourced it once previously...

Pg. 18-27 - 9-minute read The word aromatherapy  was first used by René-Maurice Gattefossé in the 1930s, and appeared in his book...

Pg. 12-15 - 3-minute read Growing up on a Christmas tree farm instilled in the author a deep connection to the aromas of pine, spruce,...

Pg. 6-10 - 4-minute read Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) is the most popular essential oil in aromatherapy worldwide. In France, it...

Pg. 60-66 5-minute read Healing is not always a straightforward process, and one of the greatest mysteries in holistic practice is why...

Pg. 112-117 5-minute read The Earth element, one of the four ancient forces alongside fire, water, and air, represents stability,...

Pg. 76-82 6-minute read Throughout history, the powerful connection between scents and minerals has been recognized and revered. In...

Pg. 98-104 6-minute read The year 2025, marked by unpredictability and rapid change, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of...

Pg. 84-92 8-minute read The Yin and Yang model, known for its elegant simplicity, plays a key role in identifying patterns of imbalance...

Pg. 16-26 10-minute read Sandalwood is prized not only for its luxurious aroma but also for its extensive use in traditional medicine...

Pg. 106-110 3-minute read In this article, the author reflects on a lifelong spiritual and emotional connection with nature, which has...

Pg. 28-37 9-minute read In this article, Aromatika editor Michelle Ensley interviewed Australian Kinesiologist and Aromatherapist Robbi...

Pg. 28-37 9-minute read Aromatika editor-in-chief Gergely Hollódi interviewed Chilean-born German aromatherapist Eliane Zimmermann, who...

Pg. 10-14 3-minute read In this article, I take a deep dive into three closely related citrus essential oils—all extracted from the rinds...

Pg. 38-41 3-minute read Aromatika editor Michelle Ensley interviewed Canadian aromatherapist Colleen Thompson, who changed her life from...

Pg. 122-131 9-minute read Hospitals are often associated with unpleasant odors, but what if they could become more welcoming through...

Pg. 96-100 4-minute read Grover's Disease (GD), also called Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis (TAD), is a rare skin condition first...

Pg. 80-85 5-minute read Supercritical CO₂ extraction is a cutting-edge method that offers a clean, efficient, and selective way to...

Pg. 102-108 6-minute read We are all born with an innate intelligence—a pure, intuitive self that exists before life experiences shape...