Month: March 2008

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March 27 2008

Essential Oils Affect Mood and Cognitive Performance

The following study notes a significant difference in response to different aromas – here, peppermint and ylang ylang aromas were tested, and the participant’s level of awareness and calmness. Peppermint significantly heightened alertness and response time, where ylang ylang brought about calmness and slowed response time. And our big question: why don’t studies like this […]

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March 17 2008

Peppermit Essential Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrom

A couple of studies demonstrating the efficacy of enterically-coated peppermint essential oil capsules for treatment of irritable bowel syndrom. No, we don’t offer these capsules, but the knowledge may be of use to some folks, AND it is interesting to consider that peppermint essential oil can help manage a challenging illness. IT ALSO APPEARS, from […]