Arosant Therapy

16/03/2026

🌿 Peppermint Essential Oil & Blood Safety? Interesting New Lab Findings 🌿

A new laboratory study explored how a blend of extra virgin olive oil and peppermint essential oil (ATP-oil®) affects red blood cells grown without serum.

Normally, red blood cells in these conditions die off quickly. But when researchers added just 1% ATP-oil®, something interesting happened:

🔬 Around 35–45% of the cells were still viable after 18 days
🔬 Much better survival than both the control and olive-oil-only cultures
🔬 Far less bacterial contamination was seen under the microscope

Why might this matter?

✅Blood storage: Better red blood cell survival and less bacterial growth could help improve how blood products are stored for transfusion, which is critical for patients who rely on regular transfusions (such as those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or chronic anaemias).

✅Diagnostics: Cleaner samples could also support more accurate blood tests in serious infections like sepsis, where clinicians need reliable results quickly.

Possible mechanisms:

🌿Olive oil polyphenols and healthy lipids may help stabilise red blood cell membranes.

🌿Peppermint essential oil (rich in menthol and menthone) likely contributes antimicrobial effects.

This is still early-stage, lab-based research, so it’s not a treatment and not ready for clinical use. But it highlights an interesting area where plant oils and essential oils might one day intersect with transfusion medicine and infection diagnostics.

⚠️ As always, this post is about understanding the science not self-treating with essential oils.

Research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12899880/

12/03/2026

‼️STOP THE CYCLE: Is Your Body Stuck in "Survival Mode"? ‼️

Constant stress isn't just a feeling, it’s a hormonal hijack. When Cortisol stays high, your body stops "living" and starts "surviving."

Are you feeling "Tired but Wired"?

Watch out for these High Cortisol red flags:
🚩 The Cortisol Middle: Stubborn weight gain around the waist.
🚩 The 3 AM Wake-up: Exhausted all day, but wide awake at night.
🚩 Brain Fog: Constant forgetfulness and "mental static."
🚩 Immune Crash: Catching every cold that goes around.

Quick Holistic Resets:
🌿4-7-8 Breath: Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. It "hacks" your nervous system to calm down.
🌿Digital Sunset: Screens off 60 mins before bed to stop blue-light cortisol spikes.
🌿Magnesium Snack: Grab pumpkin seeds or magnesium rich foods to fuel stressed adrenals.

🌸 The Aromatherapy Shortcut
Scent travels directly to your brain's emotional centre, signaling your body to shift from "Panic" to "Rest & Digest."

My Top Cortisol-Calmers:
🍀Lavender: The ultimate nervous system sedative.
🍀Bergamot: Uplifting for low moods and physical tension.
🍀Ylang Ylang: Helps slow a racing heart and tight muscles.

✨ Try This Tonight:
Add 2 drops of Lavender to a tissue or diffuser. Take 5 slow breaths. Feel your shoulders drop and your mind quiet down. 🧘‍♀️

Note: Aromatherapy is a supportive tool. For severe symptoms, always consult a health professional.

11/03/2026

🌿 Fungal skin infections tend to come back… unless we treat the terrain, not just the rash🌿

Athlete’s foot, ringworm and candida love warm, moist areas so supporting the skin and the whole system can make a big difference.

Here are some holistic habits I like to consider:
🌬️ Keep Skin Dry & Aired
• Change out of sweaty clothes quickly.
• Dry well between toes and in skin folds.
• Choose breathable fabrics like cotton.

🧠 Support the Whole Body
• Balance blood sugar.
• Reduce excess sugar if candida is recurrent.
• Prioritise good sleep and stress management.

🧼 Smart Hygiene Habits
• Don’t share towels or nail tools.
• Wash socks and bedding on hot during active infections.

🌸 Aromatherapy as a gentle adjunct
(Not a replacement for medical care)
• Tea tree oil has clinical support for helping athlete’s foot when used consistently over several weeks.
• Lemongrass, thyme, myrrh, oregano show strong antifungal effects in lab studies.
• I keep blends for intact adult skin at 1–2% total essential oils.
• Avoid on mucous membranes, broken skin, babies, pregnancy + highly sensitive skin.

⚠️ Please seek medical advice if a rash is spreading quickly, is very painful, affects the face/scalp/nails, or isn’t improving within 1–2 weeks.

07/03/2026

🌿 Newtown, Powys , Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🌿

Last Saturday, 28th February, we ran our very first aromatherapy workshop here in Newtown, Powys, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came along.

We talked about how essential oils work, how gentle aromatherapy can support our mental health day to day, and simple ways to use them safely at home. Our aim is always to make this feel doable for real people, in real life, not just in a therapy room.

We’ve already noticed a few things we can improve for next time, and once we’ve sorted those out we’ll be opening another workshop in a few weeks. If you have any suggestions or feedback from the session, please do let us know, it really helps us shape the next one.

We know how expensive regular therapy can be, especially with the current cost of living, so sharing practical, affordable tools you can use yourself is really important to us.

Huge thank you to Hafan Yr Afon for the cosy space, and to Dan from The Badger Sett Newtown for the beautiful photos.

📌 A quick note: we’re not accepting new private consultations at the moment, as we want to protect the quality of care and remedies for current clients. We really sorry for any disappointment this causes. In the meantime, you’re very welcome to follow our page or Instagram, where we share easy aromatherapy tips you can use in your daily routine. 😃

01/03/2026

🌼✨ Happy St David’s Day! | Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! ✨🌼
Today we’re celebrating the warmth, joy, and little moments of calm that St David himself encouraged with his famous words: “Do the little things.”

In that spirit, let’s fill our day with small acts of self‑care, soothing aromas, and gentle Welsh-inspired blends. 💛

🌿 Aromatherapy Inspiration for the Day:
🍋 Lemon – bright and uplifting, like a field of Welsh daffodils.
🌲 Pine – grounding, earthy, and full of fresh countryside calm.
🌼 Chamomile – soft and comforting, perfect for a peaceful moment of reflection.

Diffuse them together or enjoy each note on its own while you celebrate this beautiful Welsh holiday.

💛 Wishing you a day full of calm, colour, and cosy Welsh joy!

If you’re celebrating, share your blends, your daffodils, or simply what’s bringing you peace today.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus, everyone! 🌼

03/02/2026

🦠 Flu activity remains high in many regions, with increased clinic visits for acute respiratory illness.
Common symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, cough, sore throat, congestion, and marked fatigue.

🚩 Seek urgent medical care if there is shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, or a persistent high fever.

🌿 Supportive self-care alongside medical treatment may include rest, warm fluids, light meals, steam inhalation or showers, and a smoke-free, well-ventilated environment.

🌸 Aromatherapy support
In professional practice, essential oils such as eucalyptus and peppermint (for a cooling, “clear breathing” sensation), tea tree (noted for antimicrobial activity in vitro), and lavender (calming, sleep-supportive) are commonly used.
Typical application is room diffusion (3–6 drops total) or personal inhalers. Avoid undiluted skin use and seek individual advice for vulnerable groups.

💛 Holistic care supports comfort, it does not replace medical care!

02/02/2026

🌿 Ginger Essential Oil & Myelin Protection – Research Snapshot 🌿

A recent preclinical study examined the effects of Zingiber officinale (ginger) essential oil in a cuprizone model of demyelination.

Animals treated with ginger essential oil showed reduced myelin damage, improved remyelination markers, and healthier nerve fibre structure. These changes were supported by histological findings and increased expression of myelin-related genes and proteins.

🔬 While this was animal research, it adds to the evidence suggesting ginger essential oil may have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective mechanisms beyond aromatic effects alone.

Ginger essential oil has long been associated with warmth, movement, and circulation in traditional practice. Seeing emerging research explore its interaction with inflammatory and neural pathways invites us to reflect on how embodied plant actions may underpin these traditional observations and encourages thoughtful, evidence-informed use in clinical practice.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10719719/

28/01/2026

🌿 Did you know not all lavender is the same?
Lavender is incredibly versatile, great for relaxation, sleep, skin, and emotional balance. But there are many different types, each with its own special qualities!
✨ Here are the key varieties explained:

🌸 True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
The classic, gentle, calming type. Amazing for stress relief, sleep, and soothing skin. One of the safest essential oils and can even be used undiluted.

🌿 Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia)
More stimulating, richer in cineole and camphor. Great for respiratory support and muscle tension.

💜 Lavender Stoechas (Lavandula stoechas)
A powerful type with a very different chemistry. Should be used with guidance due to high ketone levels.

🌱 Lavandin ( Lavandula Hybrida)
A hybrid of True Lavender and Spike Lavender. Easier to grow, higher oil yield, more affordable, often used in soaps, candles, and everyday blends, yet still very helpful!

Lavender isn’t just one plant, it’s a whole family with beautiful diversity. Choosing the right type can help you get the best aromatherapy benefits.

Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils. So much so that it sometimes seems as if there is nothing that Lavender can’t do! Lavender lifts you up when you are tired, it settles you down when you are anxious, it aids sleep, and it relaxes the muscles. When used in a massage blend

16/01/2026

✨ Discover the Power of Peppermint Essential Oil! ✨
Did you know that peppermint essential oil comes from a naturally occurring hybrid of spearmint and watermint?

This refreshing and minty extract is known for being incredibly versatile and potent, especially in aromatherapy.

Whether you're looking to energize your space or enjoy a naturally uplifting scent, peppermint oil is a timeless favorite with a cool, invigorating kick!

👉 Perfect for diffusers, self‑care rituals, or anyone who loves the fresh, clean scent of mint.
Try adding a little peppermint power to your day! 🌿

(See more in detail in the blog from Purodem.)

In aromatherapy, Peppermint essential oil is a versatile and potent extract derived from the hybrid peppermint plant, a cross between spearmint and water

14/01/2026

What really makes Clary Sage stand out today is its gentle, calming, and balancing nature. Its floral‑herbaceous aroma brings a soothing, grounding vibe, thanks to its ester-rich chemistry totally different from the stronger, more intense Common Sage.

It’s especially loved for its ability to support hormonal balance and emotional well‑being, making it a go‑to during times of stress or change.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is a perennial herb that originally hails from the Mediterranean region. It is now cultivated in other areas such as the United States and Russia and is one of the key oils in modern aromatherapy. Cultural and Historical Significance The traditional use of Clary Sage date...

27/12/2025

Lavender is renowned as one of the most potent and versatile oils, usable in many different ways. However, are you aware that there are various types of lavender?

Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils. So much so that it sometimes seems as if there is nothing that Lavender can’t do! Lavender lifts you up when you are tired, it settles you down when you are anxious, it aids sleep, and it relaxes the muscles. When used in a massage blend

26/12/2025

Feeling low after Christmas?

You’re not “just being dramatic.”
Post-Christmas blues are real and they’re very common.

Those beautiful moments aren’t gone… they’ve become part of you ✨.
And with a few gentle steps, you can start feeling like yourself again. 😁

Tips to lift your post-Christmas mood

🌿Reset your routine
Aim for regular sleep, meals, and one small goal each day.

🌿Move gently
A 10–15 minute walk can noticeably boost your mood.

🌿Reach out
Text or call someone you trust instead of withdrawing.

🌿Go outside
Daylight and fresh air help even on cloudy days.

🌿Nourish yourself
Choose simple, balanced meals and drink plenty of water.

🌿Protect your mind
Try deep breathing, journaling, or a few quiet, screen-free minutes.

Things that can make it worse:
🚫Too much sugar – the dopamine crash can deepen low mood.
🚫Staying up late – poor sleep disrupts hormones and fuels mood swings.
🚫Using alcohol or drugs to cope – they numb feelings short-term but increase depression, anxiety, and sleep problems long-term.
🚫“Comfort shopping” – it often leads to money stress, which feeds worry and low mood.