Aromatherapy File

Aromatherapy File

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Last updated: February 2017

Essential Oil Companies

Here we have compiled a list of companies recommended by aromatherapists and herbalists.

A few things to keep in mind when assessing an Essential Oil company:

1. The U.S.A. does not have a governing body that certifies Essential Oils.
2. There are no "grades" of Essential Oils. Example: There is no grade quality A, B, C, etc. Terms such as "Therapeutic Grade", "Certified Therapeutic Grade", "Pharmaceutical Grade", etc. are all Trademarked Phrases or Marketing Phrases. This means a company has set these standards themselves, this does not prove one oil company better than another. Terms like these can be used to differentiate Aromatherapy Essential Oils from the Essential Oils used in fragrance, flavoring or foods. You will want Aromatherapy quality oils which are unadulterated, high quality Essential Oils. 
3. Ingestion -our group does not recommend ingesting oils in any form, as this is something to be taken with great caution while under the guidance of a Certified Aromatherapist, when and if the need arises: some companies are obligated to NOT recommend their Essential Oils for ingestion in order to protect themselves legally. Essential Oils are extremely potent, and should not be used internally without the supervision of a Certified Aromatherapist. If a company isn't claiming that their essential oils are "safe for ingestion", that does NOT necessarily reflect upon the quality of their oils.
4. Organic Labelling: Becoming Certified Organic is a lengthy and very expensive process. Many companies are able to accomplish this, despite being smaller in nature. Keep in mind that the quality of a companies oils is not based upon whether or not all of their oils are labeled "Certified Organic". We encourage you to research any company you consider purchasing from.
5. Quality & Certifications: the websites below should have information available -some upon request- about the process, testing and quality of their essential oils.

A-Z Company Listing

Apothecary Shoppe

• http://www.apothecary-shoppe.com/

Aromatics International

• https://www.aromatics.com/

Aura Cacia

• http://www.auracacia.com/

Eden Botanicals

• https://www.edenbotanicals.com/

Floracopia

• http://www.floracopeia.com/

Florihana -based in France, for US customers, choose the second link listed for affordable shipping.

• http://www.florihana.com/en/
• https://tropicaltraditions.com/essential-oils.html

Mountain Rose Herbs

• https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy/essential-oils

Nature's Gift

• https://www.naturesgift.com/

Plant Therapy

• https://www.planttherapy.com/

Simple & Natural -website coming soon, currently listed on Etsy.

• https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleNaturalPC?ref=s2-header-shopname&section_id=15525695

Stillpoint Aromatics

• http://www.stillpointaromatics.com/

SunRose Aromatics

• https://www.sunrosearomatics.com/default.asp

The Essential Oil Company

• https://www.essentialoil.com/

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Books

Butje, Andrea. The Heart of Aromatherapy: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Essential Oils

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1401951619/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486649609&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=the+heart+of+aromatherapy+andrea+butje&dpPl=1&dpID=51Za3ZwW4BL&ref=plSrch

Lawless, Julie. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy & Herbalism

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1852307218/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_4_5?colid=1112KL2ZC9LTE&coliid=I2OGB6YRND1WFG

Moldenauer, Leslie. Essential Oils safe use for the home

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1536967068/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486649649&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=leslie+moldenauer&dpPl=1&dpID=41TWjtLLpZL&ref=plSrch

Price, Shirley. Aromatherapy Workbook: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Using Essential Oils

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0722526458/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_4_7?colid=1112KL2ZC9LTE&coliid=I2CRLWINMR8X2S

Purchon, Nerys & Cantele, Lora. The Complete Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0778804860/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486649547&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lora+cantele&dpPl=1&dpID=51%2BgpUomyZL&ref=plSrch

Tissrand, Robert & Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety, Second Edition

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0443062412/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486703988&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=essential+oil+safety

Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, Revised & Expanded.

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1577311396/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

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Education

Aromahead, FREE Online Course: Introduction to Essential Oils

• https://www.aromahead.com/courses/online/introduction-to-essential-oils

Aromatic Studies, FREE Online Course: Introduction to Aromatherapy

• https://courses.aromaticstudies.com/product/introduction-to-aromatherapy/

Real Essential Oil Education, FREE Course: Introduction

• http://realessentialoileducation.com/?page_id=1745

Tissrand Institute, FREE Course: How Essential Oils Work In The Body

• http://tisserandinstitute.org/how-essential-oils-work-in-the-body/

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Groups

A few Facebook groups we recommend for safe essential oil use.

Animal Aromatherapy (Safe Use)

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/1595932084001505/

Blue Tansy Analysis: The Chemistry of Essential Oils

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/764639060290026/

Essential Learning

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/239708706219548/

Ethical Aromatherapy

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/1439045379672902/

I Love Aromatherapy

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/1386696341563050

Real Aromatherapy Reviews & More 2.0

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/773776906085597

Real Essential Oil Education Group

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/540396909348045/

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Resources/Organizations

Alliance of International Aromatherapists

• http://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/

NAHA (National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy)

• http://naha.org/

Tissrand Institute

• http://tisserandinstitute.org/

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Websites

AromaWeb

• http://aromaweb.com/

Aromaceuticals

• https://www.aromaceuticals.com/blog

Aromaconnection Blog

• http://www.aromaconnection.org/

Barefoot Dragonfly Blog

• http://www.amykreydin.com/blog/

Good Scents Company -select "Essential Oils" on the right hand side.

• http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/

Lifeholistically Blog

• https://lifeholistically.com/

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A Note About MLM Companies

Many of the recommendations that come from MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing) are unsafe due to the information being market driven and not based on research. Examples being: using oils undiluted,  taking oils internally without the guidance of a Certified Aromatherapist, using oils and oil blends on children that are not considered safe for children.

Claims of MLM brand oils being the "best", "purest", or "highest quality" are also marketing tactics. As stated in point #1 above, there is no governing body to certify oils in this way, so these statements are purely those from the company itself.

For these reasons, we do not recommend books, classes, or recipes from MLM companies.