The Essential Oil Revolution | Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, And Healthy Living By Samantha Lee Wright |powered By Revolution

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to understand because the latest attempt to classify it as dangerous could decrease our ability to access it.  Below is an overview of some of the major points discussed in the show as well as all the references.  Why tea tree oil is so popular and in demand (1 min) The sustainability concern of tea tree oil (2 min) Why we need to be aware of the latest regulatory controversy about tea tree oil (3 min) A background on why tea tree oil was flagged as a safety concern (4 min) The issues related to study methods for assessing essential oil safety in rats vs. humans (5 min) How fennel oil’s safety scare was comparable to the one being discussed about tea tree oil (6 min) T