Annie Prince Aromatherapy

14/03/2026

The full Helichrysum immersion program for Saturday, 11 April 2026 is now available — inviting you to an extraordinary journey through one a key plant genus for aromatic plant medicine.

Across a full live conference day, with additional bonus on demand lectures, 16 internationally recognised researchers, clinicians, producers and educators will explore Helichrysum from multiple perspectives:

• phytochemistry and bioactive compounds

• skin regeneration and biomedical research

• antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity

• collagen interactions and dermatological applications

• cultivation, terroir and distillation

• geographical origin and quality standards

• adulteration detection and chemotyping

• traditional uses from Madagascar to Europe

• olfaction, psychology and emerging therapeutic perspectives

From research and laboratory science to distillation practices and ethnobotanical knowledge, botanica2026 brings together a truly international panel of experts for a deep-dive conference dedicated to a single plant genus.

The program includes live lectures, roundtable discussions and additional on-demand sessions, allowing participants to explore Helichrysum from scientific, clinical and practical viewpoints.

Helichrysum immersion | Saturday 11 April 2026 | LIVE ONLINE

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10/03/2026

"Scientific rigour,industry relevance, global expertise". The importance of pure unadulterated essential oils.

We are delighted to welcome Prabodh Satyal to botanica2026.

Dr. Satyal is internationally recognised for his groundbreaking work on essential oil purity, adulteration detection, and advanced fragrance analytics. Over the course of his career, he has analysed more than 300,000 essential oils and published over 250 scientific papers, shaping how authenticity and provenance are assessed across the global aromatic industry.

As Chief Scientific Officer of the Aromatic Plant Research Center in Utah, he develops automated GC-MS systems capable of detecting synthetic markers, mixed origins, chiral signatures and subtle quality deviations with remarkable precision.

His presentation at botanica2026:

Adulteration and Chemotyping Variations in Helichrysum Species

This session will explore how analytical chemistry reveals the complex diversity of Helichrysum oils and helps ensure transparency, integrity and authenticity in the essential oil supply chain.

Scientific rigour. Industry relevance. Global expertise.

Helichrysum immersion

11 April — LIVE ONLINE

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06/03/2026

We are honoured to welcome Federica Pollastro, Professor of Phytochemistry at the University of Eastern Piedmont, to botanica2026.

Professor Pollastro’s work bridges traditional botanical knowledge and modern phytochemical research. Her expertise includes the isolation and structural elucidation of bioactive plant compounds, with extensive research on sesquiterpene lactones, chemoreception mechanisms, nociception pathways (TRPs), bitter taste receptors, rare sesterpenes, and novel non-psychoactive cannabinoids.

Her research has contributed to identifying molecular targets and mechanisms of action of complex natural toxins and pharmacologically relevant compounds. Prof. Pallastro is recipient of the ElSohly Award from the American Chemical Society and serves as local coordinator of the EMOTION Master Program.

At botanica2026, she will guide us through the scientific journey of Helichrysum microphyllum — from early botanical insights to the identification of arzanol and its relevance in modern research.

This is plant science at the highest academic level.

botanica2026 Helichrysum immersion day on 11 April 2026. Live, online, international.

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04/03/2026

We are honoured to welcome Dr Györgi Horváth to botanica2026.

Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy at the University of Pécs, Dr. Horváth brings over 24 years of academic research and teaching experience in pharmaceutical sciences.

Her presentation:

Exploring the Antibacterial and Anti-biofilm Potential of Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil in Respiratory Infections

With 83 research articles, an h-index of 28, more than 2,200 independent citations, and leadership roles within the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the International Symposium on Essential Oils, her contribution represents the scientific depth botanica is known for.

This is evidence-based aromatherapy at the highest academic level.

Live-streamed - Interactive - online.

Helichrysum immersion – 11 April: Register today.

12/02/2026

botanica2026 offers sponsors visibility within a truly international, professional community of aromatherapists, healthcare practitioners, educators, researchers and producers.

Sponsorship supports high-quality education while positioning your organisation within a respected global event that values science, sustainability and collaboration.

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28/01/2026

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25/11/2025

Thank God Mountain Rose Herbs!

With AI taking the online world by storm, we at Mountain Rose Herbs remain staunchly committed to maintaining our human approach to serving the herbal community. That is why when you call, email, or use the chat feature on our website, you are speaking with a human, 100% of the time. Our incredible Customer Support Team is available to answer your questions, help you with your orders, and so much more.

In addition to this, all of our free educational articles and blogs are written by our team of experts and esteemed herbalist partners. This is especially important coming in the wake of a recently published study* which estimated 82% of the books found on Amazon’s "herbal remedies" category between January and September of this year are suspected to be written by AI.

Herbalism is an art that requires nuanced interpretation and understanding—something that AI will never be able to perform. It is more important than ever to be mindful of the source of information we seek. It’s equally important to support real herbalists whose life's work is devoted to learning and teaching about the safe and effective uses of herbs. They are the keepers of herbal tradition, and we, as an herbal community, must demand the safe passing down of knowledge for future generations.

*Down, Aisha. (2025). Detection firm finds 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon ‘likely written’ by AI. The Guardian.

20/11/2025

The nicest truest thing I have read in ages.

There’s something so healing, so quietly radical, about pottering. To potter means to wander without a destination, to move slowly and gently, without hurry or imperative, simply being in the rhythm of things. And when you potter in the garden or on your allotment — that’s the very soul of pottering, because nature gives you permission to slow down, to explore, to listen.

As our mentor, the herbalist and wizard-scientist Christopher Hedley, reminds us, “To be a good herbalist you have to be able to potter; potter in your garden, potter in your kitchen and potter in your clinic.”

In pottering, we don’t rush. We touch, smell, and observe. We let our hands float over roots, leaves, and soil. And in that gentle slowing, we reconnect — with the land, with the plants, and with ourselves.

Pottering is sacred. It’s in these unhurried moments that we notice how a herb leans toward the sun, how its leaves cradle dew, how scent shifts with the wind. Christopher Hedley believed that “how a plant is in the world is how it will be in you.” We carry this truth as we move slowly through our gardens, letting the plants teach us patience, attention, and care.

Today, we give ourselves permission to potter. To wander. To linger. To let the earth guide us. In this gentle, unhurried way, we find a kind of medicine for our hurried souls.

25/10/2025

Thanks for this report Inge Westerlinck. A few lines struck me.
"The message was clear; the future of healthcare is not either/or-it's all of it. Acute, integrative, regenerative and lifestyle medicine must work in synergy"
"Non-swimmers shouldn't be life savers.Self reflection and integrity are essential for sustainable practice".
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02/10/2025

It is indeed a delight, a privilege and a responsibility to be invited to be an ICAN fellow.

"Please join us in warmly welcoming Prince (New Zealand) and Nagle-Smith Nagle-Smith (UK) as new Fellows of ICAN.
We are deeply honored that both of these outstanding professionals have accepted to take on the role of Fellow — a recognition reserved for longstanding, deeply committed members of the clinical aromatherapy community. Our Fellows support the ICAN platform by mentoring, connecting, advising, sharing generously, and simply being there. Their presence helps shape the trusted, collegial and sacred space that ICAN aspires to be.
✨ Annie Prince is a clinical aromatherapist, author, educator and formulator. She brings to ICAN a strong foundation in aromatherapy education, bodywork, and the therapeutic encounter. Annie loves ICAN for showcasing Clinical Aromatherapy as a powerful healing modality, and values the wealth of trusted information and global connection within a safe, respectful space.
✨ Helen Nagle-Smith is an author, writer, journal editor, educator, aromatherapy & massage therapist. She is also the moderator of our new special interest group Aromatic MindMatters on mental health in the Village of ICAN. Helen brings vital knowledge in trauma, the mind-body connection, unusual essential oils, aromatherapy business advice, and safeguarding. She loves ICAN for offering a sense of global aromatic community and non-judgemental professional expertise that supports her clinical work, teaching, writing and continuous learning.
We are proud to walk alongside these two inspiring professionals and grateful for the experience and heart they bring to our growing international community.
With gratitude,"
The ICAN Team

30/09/2025

I saw a very disturbing programme on the dangers of AI manipulation and chatbots causing unspeakable anxiety among young people [and adults] and it made me want to depart permanently from social media where nastiness can reach new heights.
However in the midst of this maelstrom of darkness we have the shining light that is International Clinical Aromatherapy Network ICAN , a place where integrity and respectful human interaction are mandatory fullstop. Apart from being a safe uplifting space it has a wealth of research backed trustworthy and interesting information.It's not a question of why would you join but more why wouldn't you.

Why walk the professional path alone?

ICAN Membership connects you with a trusted global network of clinical aromatherapists, educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Whether you’re a student just beginning, a seasoned practitioner, or an organisation shaping the field, ICAN offers a space to learn, exchange, grow, and belong.

From monthly events and live interviews to curated resources and shared expertise, ICAN is a dynamic platform where your voice matters and your practice is supported.

Explore the Membership tiers and find where you fit in. We’d love to welcome you.