Dec
04
2009
At Aromatics International we believe that in order for essential oils to have a therapeutic effect, they must be pure plant extracts. The best way to assure the purity and quality of each batch of oil is to test with Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
The precise breakdown of the chemical components in individual oils is [...]
Tags: andrea butje, aromatherapy, blending, Chemical Components, clinical aromatherapy, essential oil industry standards, Essential Oils, GC/MS
Nov
16
2009
Mark, an essential oil distiller in South Africa, has sent me two kilos of his Frankincense essential oil, distilled from the resins he acquired on his trip. Here is Mark’s story, in his words:
Mark has always been deeply interested in Frankincense from Arabia and Somaliland. Arabia and Somalialand are the homes of the highest quality [...]
Tags: aromatherapy, Chemical Components, distillers, education, Essential Oils, Frankincense
Jul
23
2009
Visiting Aliksir Distillery was the highlight of our recent trip to Canada. The farm is located in Grondines, a small rural municipality of the Comté de Portneuf bordering the St-Lawrence River in Quebec. Aliksir has been producing essential oils since 1988. It has always been a family business focused on medicinal plants and [...]
Tags: Aliksir, andrea butje, Balsam poplar, Distiller, education, Essential Oils, sweet gale, travel