Aromatherapy Articles | NZROHA
Our spring masterclass on 10 October provides a great opportunity to learn about very different aspects of aromatherapy, with one speaker from Egypt and one from Australia.
At the AGM 13 June there was a majority vote to change Rule 3, Classes of Membership and entry to the NZROHA as a professional member.
A collection of research articles relating to mānuka and kānuka oils
A great easy read article from Massage Magazine
in preparation for our next essential oil evening for members - reading/listening to this and doing the quiz equals 1 hr of CPD
We will post a link here every week for a current research article related to aromatherapy. Check back and remember reading these countrs towards your CPD- add some comments!
All professional members need to undertake 20 hours of CPD every two years
600 calls to NZ poison line about reed diffusers
This NZ article explores the use of 3% kānuka oil for the treatment of excema in a clinical trial. Full article attached
Calcuating doses of essential oils can be problematic as drops sizes are variable. Click through for link to blog by The Tisserand Institute
Rose oil is more than just a gorgeous smelling oil for perfumed products. There are many studies supporting its therapeutic uses.
The retreat was held at Tauhara over two days in May 2025 immersing participants in relaxing activities.
AI is everywhere and how can we tall the fake from the real. This blog contains 2 AI generated pieces of content. tell us what you think!
Let's look at mimosa absolute. Image courtesy of freepik.
An overview of the different petitgrain oils.
Annie Prince, NZ aromatherapist has just published an amazing book for all aromatic clinicians- she writes So here we are , one of the projects that has occupied my time over the past two years; a book about the therapeutic encounter observed through the lens of aromatherapy; a book about connection, connection to self, others and the natural world and the importance of face to face conversation .
Some key pointers for new and experienced essential oil purchasers
Christene's video message on internal use of essential oils.
This is the one oil that I always reach for whenever I encounter any kind of “wounding”, whether minor or major. This includes all manner of cuts, scratches, puncture wounds, scrapes, bruises and knocks, tearing type wounds like strains and sprains, burns, and also insect stings and bites.
The plant was traditionally used as a healing plant by the indigenous people in some areas of Thailand, and in more recent times the essential oil has been used by Thai massage therapists.
Plai, Zingiber cassumunar Roxb., (SYN. Zingiber purpureum Roscoe), has long been regarded by Thai massage therapists as one of those oils necessary to have in their kit to combat joint and muscle problems.
The lymphatic system and the immune system are very closely linked. Lymph is a clear fluid which is part of the continual process of circulation in the body.
Bladder infections are usually caused by bacteria, which results in cystitis. Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder.
Eriacephalus africana - It is a bushy aromatic plant and is native to South Africa.