Three simple handmade aromatherapy gifts made from a handful of useful home apothecary ingredients. Discover how I made Revive Foot Bath Melts, a Reset Body + Foot Polish and botanical lip balms as end-of-year gifts for my son's teachers.

Is lavender really more than "the sleep oil"? Explore what modern research reveals about one of the world's most studied essential oils.

dōTERRA's Lavender Essential Oil - Lavandula Angustifolia If there is one essential oil that has quietly earned its place in almost every home apothecary, it is lavender. So familiar has it become, that it's easy to overlook. We associate it with clean laundry, relaxing baths and sleepy pillow sprays, often forgetting that behind its gentle floral fragrance lies one of the most extensively studied medicinal plants in modern aromatherapy. For centuries, lavender has been value

Discover practical ways to use lavender essential oil in everyday life, from sleep and skincare to diffuser blends, homemade gifts and your home apothecary.

Ask most people what comes to mind when they think about aromatherapy and they'll almost certainly say essential oils. Lavender. Peppermint. Frankincense. Lemon. For good reason too. Essential oils are remarkable botanical extracts and have transformed the way many of us work with plants in our homes and daily lives. But there's another category of aromatic plant medicine that receives far less attention. Hydrosols. In fact, I've lost count of the number of times I've mention

If you've ever wondered why one bottle of lavender essential oil costs £2 while another costs £30, you're not alone. Most people assume that if an oil smells like lavender, it must be lavender. But as a doctor and aromatherapist, I've learned that scent alone tells us very little about what's actually in the bottle. In this article, I explore adulteration, authenticity, sourcing and testing - and why quality matters if you're using essential oils for more than just their arom