Rosewood Aromatherapy College

16/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all students - past, present and future!

12/01/2024

Aromatic Beginnings course is being run on Monday and Tuesday, 12th and 13th February for anyone interested in attending. Please click on the following link for full details and to book:
https://www.rosewoodcollege.com/aromatherapy-courses/aromatic-beginnings

13/11/2023

Got some great mentions in the following article on scents for the home within Ideal Home magazine - brilliant plug for the College!

Scent experts reveal the fragrances to indulge in for all the good feels

20/09/2023

Really interesting webinar by Robert Tisserand on Aromapsychology. He speaks for about 40 minutes on some really interesting research
marie@rosewoodcollege.com?registrantKey=4414271338122705499&type=ABSENTEEEMAILRECORDINGLINK" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/viewRecording/5653880538280255833/4479794534654751150/marie@rosewoodcollege.com?registrantKey=4414271338122705499&type=ABSENTEEEMAILRECORDINGLINK

14/06/2023

One of my favourite summer oils is Spearmint (Mentha spicata) for its fresh, gentle and cooling aroma.

Ancient Greeks liked it too, apparently, and used it as a restorative in their bath water. But it was the Romans who introduced Spearmint to Britain, where, amazingly, it was used to stop milk from curdling. However, my favourite bit of history regarding this oil comes from “Mrs Grieve’s Herbal” where she states that, “mice are very averse to the smell of spearmint!” Could come in handy!!
Spearmint has similar properties to Peppermint, but is less harsh in its actions than the latter, due to much smaller amounts of menthol/menthone being present in Spearmint oil. As a result, some sources suggest that it’s a safer oil to use, although Tisserand still reports it as a low risk dermal sensitizer and mucous membrane irritant, so caution is needed especially with sensitive skin. Even at low doses though, Spearmint still has a lovely refreshing feel on the skin - wonderful on hot, sticky days.

In common with Peppermint, Spearmint is great for conditions such as nausea, vomiting, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, hiccups and colic - all things digestive.

It has uplifting properties which make it a good choice for mental strain and fatigue, stress and depression, together with headaches and migraine.

Spearmint is reported as having great mucolytic and decongestant properties, which should be good news in cases of asthma, hayfever, colds and flu - its lovely clearing, minty smell is great when struggling with sinus conditions involving excess mucous.

This oil blends well with Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Rosemary, amongst others ... but not all together in the same blend!! LOL!

However, as always, the final word goes to ‘safety’, so if in doubt, always consult a fully qualified Aromatherapist for guidance on any essential oil.

17/03/2023

The Aromatherapy Massage Masterclass one-day CPD seminar will be running on Monday, 27th March for any therapists wanting to improve their massage skills. For more details and to book, please click on the link:
https://www.rosewoodcollege.com/aromatherapy-courses/aromatherapy-massage-masterclass-cpd

03/03/2023

Rosewood Aromatherapy College are running their one-day Aromatherapy for the Feet CPD seminar on Friday, 28th April for any qualified Reflexologists who wish to add a selection of essential oils to their treatments. Please click on the link for further details:
https://www.rosewoodcollege.com/aromatherapy-courses/aromatherapy-for-the-feet

29/01/2023

Aromatherapy is definitely a surfboard job for me! 😄

23/12/2022

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Aromatherapy students. Congratulations too to those who aced their final exams this year - very proud of you!!

14/11/2022

IFA Recognition on NHS Website
Exciting news! Due to the International Federation of Aromatherapists accreditation by the Professional Standards Authority, they are now officially recognised on the NHS website - please click on the link and scroll down to 'Professional Associations and Accredited Registers for CAM' to find the IFA's listing. This recognition is a great step forward, not just for the IFA and its therapists, but also for the entire profession of Aromatherapy!
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/complementary-and-alternative-medicine/

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is treatment that falls outside of mainstream healthcare.