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Some of my articles were first written 20 years ago, but only a few have needed slightly updating. Many of the aspects I have written about remain unchanged due to the reluctance of the aromatherapy establishment to clean out the trash education endemic in this trade. Some of the articles are slightly outdated, but will remain here as an historical record for new people who want to know about the trades history. Very little of this history is taught to new students by training schools or trade associations.

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Past emails to newsgroups:
There is a flow of new people coming onto aromatherapy newsgroups asking questions that have already been answered long ago. Therefore, I am including here an archive of some of my posts going back to 1998. Readers may find some replies not covered elsewhere on this web site.
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Archive of IDMA newsgroup mails from 1998. Newly added Feb 2013

Safety, toxicity and related issues:

New article on oils internal use & blog of NAHA president. new March 2013

Essential oil safety factors.  Updated

Essential oils during pregnancy   new 2013

Old Lavender oil, etc.

Photosensitisation - the variables.

Photosensitisation - examples.

Benzoin - Warnings on its Use.

Pennyroyal Oil - the Myths.

Blending oils and the hype over dangers. New 2012

Dangerous medicinal claims on an Indian web site.

Misleading articles on fragrance toxicity.

Incorrect Safety - Examples.

Chemistry - errors on safety issues.

Parodies of certain toxicologists advising Governments x 4 files.

HYDROSOLS - production & Sales Hype.

Herbs in PREGNANCY.

Therapeutics and Educational related issues:

How aromatherapy does and does not work.

Skin Absorption - The Misinformation.

The Internal Use Of Essential Oils.

Aromatherapy for Nurses.

Fragrance & Human Fertility.

Post Sept. 11th - Health advice for rescuers.

AIDS and Aromatherapy How it may help.

Ancient Egyptian Uses - Of Aromatic Plants.

Hyped oils - a huge list.

Aromatherapy blogs - warnings.

Natural Perfumery vs synthetics.

Aromatherapy Training - Where it is wrong.

Aromatherapy - how to spot the cons.

Aromatherapy Misinformation.

Latin Names for oils & the misuse of the names.

Canadian Courses-1 - Warnings.

Canadian Courses-2 - More Warnings.

IATA conference 1999 - Summary papers.

Essential Oils Production:

Rosemary Oil (Tunisian) - Growth and production.

Conservation issues:

Rosewood oil - & global warming.

Rosewood oil - why not to use it.

Conservation issues - General.

Lack of long term viability of Frankincense trees in Ethiopia - direct .pdf link.

Marketing issues:

Advice for independent distributors/franchises. New Jan. 2013

The hype over 'organic' oils. New April 2012

Update on the state of the trade. Revised 2012

False Essential Oils - sales issues.

Health links web sites and their scams.

Information on suppliers of oils, cosmetics, soaps and natural perfumes.  

Marketing Issues - On the Sale of Essential Oils.

Essential Oils on the Internet.

The need for Public access to Essential Oils.

Young Living lies on essential oils for cats and dogs. Updated 2013

Young Living Tapes review. Also see the book reviews folder.

Young Living Files

Other issues:

Are google modern day pirates? New March 2013

Bad businesses - mainly for UK readers.

Threats to traditional herbalists. Direct link for UK readers

Complementary medicine in the UK health services.

Statutory regulation nonsense in the UK.

Professional regulation nonsense - General.

Trade merger fiascos (UK organisations).

European regulation madness

Various Letters and emails on the Trade

Letter from the UK ICM - On Trade organisations.

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