Q&A: Tea tree oil & hospital superbugs
Q: I have heard that tea-tree oil is one of the only things that can be used to help combat the superbug in hospitals – is this right? A: I presume you are referring to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA (there are several other...Q&A: Lavender oil and cancer
This question combines two recent topics – lavender oil and cancer – and shows that strange information continues to swirl about… Beverley H writes Hi Robert One of the first references I use when looking up contra-indications is your book with Tony...Q&A: Ylang-ylang safety in perfume
Cory T asks What do you think is the upper safety level for Ylang-ylang in an oil based perfume? I have looked at the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) guideline and I’m not sure what to think about it. Thanks if you have an answer. I would appreciate...Q&A: How Many Oils Can I Blend?
How many of your favourite oils can you mix together before you lose the plot, so to speak? And are, say, three stress-relieving oils blended together more effective than one on its own? *********** If you want something for, say, aching muscles or sinus congestion,...The Tisserand Institute
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