Along with the steady growth of aromatherapy in China has come the inevitable problem of poor quality products flooding their market, with little or no regard being paid to the negative effect this has to their fledgling industry and the aromatherapy profession in general.

To address this important issue, the Aromatic Healthcare Professional Committee (AHPC) in China recently formed a new organization called the International Organization of the Aroma Industry (IOAI) which is dedicated to improving standards of agricultural husbandry, aromatherapy training and the quality of essential oils produced for their aromatic industries. Read more…

There are several types of chamomile essential oil used in aromatherapy, and this makes it vital that you choose the correct type of oil for the therapeutic properties that you require. In this article we are studying Roman chamomile essential oil which is the most popular of the three types of chamomiles, possibly due to its vast range of healing properties and amazing versatility. Read more…