Want to Learn more about Essential Oils? Ultimate Research Roundup

What’s Inside: Here is a roundup of all the essential oils research I found during my lovable essential oils learning project. You can use these are a jump-off point for your own studies and learning projects.

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Research for my Essential Oils Project

I came across lots of interesting aspects of essential oils while I was learning essential oils. I believe I have leveled up to the next learning level.

So I wanted to pause and summarize some of the best information that I found, especially as I delved into the geekier side of the science of essential oils, and the weight loss question I had from a friend. As well as the more practical uses like scenting a shower, making lip balm, and making a hand salve for gardening.

The resources listed below are specifically for increasing your knowledge of the subject. For hands-on ideas of what else you can do with essential oils, see this follow up post.

Books

I’ve mentioned these before and I’ll mention them here. Take them out at the library to see if they are for you.

Recommended books that I really enjoyed:

Jodi Cohen, Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body
Dr. Josh Axe, Jordan Rubin, Ty Bollinger, Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine
Eric Zielinski, DC and Sabrina Zielinski (Mama Z), The Essential Oils Apothecary

Diluting Oils

Before you get going on usage, here is the science and details of diluting oils. Dilution is necessary to avoid skin irritation or adverse reactions. Before you try to use oils “neat,” read this article.

Guide to diluting oils | Aroma Web
BOOK: Essential Oil Safety

Medical and Science Articles about Essential Oils

History of essential oils | Healing Scents

PubMed study on Weight Loss (in obese rats) using sweet orange essential oil
Healthline article on weight loss using essential oils
Pub Med Study Kim HJ. [Effect of aromatherapy massage on abdominal fat and body image in post-menopausal women]. Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2007 Jun;37(4):603-12. Korean. doi: 10.4040/jkan.2007.37.4.603. PMID: 17615482.
Facts and Fiction about Liver Detox | Hopkins Medical
NIH Study on Aromatherapy reducing stress using bergamot
John Hopkins study Do Essential Oils Really Work?