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Essential Oil Diffusion for Focus and Attention
Helen Nagle-Smith, Clinical Aromatherapist Case study Client information Charlotte is a 47-year-old woman. She has two children, a busy job and studies part time. She is generally healthy but can easily feel overwhelmed, especially when work is busy, and she has a de
Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 15, 20241 min read
Case Study: Combining the Use of Hydrolats and Holistic Approaches for Eczema and Surgical Incision Scars
Michelle Dionne Montgomery, BA, IAC, MIFPA, RYT200 This case study focuses upon the usage of two hydrolats, namely, Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis, syn. Chamaemelum nobile) and Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum). Both hydrolats were organically grown, harvested, and distilled in France. Each was stored in the refrigerator. Client history The client is a 44-year-old woman with an……...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 15, 20241 min read
Case Study: The Use of Hydrolats for Superinfection with Herpes labialis and Bacteria
Thomas Schlager, Academic Nursing Manager, Nurse In the following case study, the application of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) hydrolat and Rose (Rosa damascena) hydrolat was carried out in consultation with the responsible doctor. The hydrolats were free from alcohol or preservatives and stored in the refrigerator. Client information The client is a 19-year-old athletic mal
Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 15, 20241 min read
Case Study: Using Cape May Essential Oil and Massage to Aid Relaxation and Sleep
Helen Nagle-Smith, Clinical Aromatherapist Case study I should be clear, that of all the essential oils I have ever investigated, Cape May is the one I have used the least clinically. For this reason, I do not believe this is a robust case study, but rather an exploration of its use in a blend….…...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Case Report: Severe Herpes Infection in a 3-year-old Cancer Patient
Madeleine Kerkhof, Clinical Aromatherapist, RN (retired) Karen is the mother of Rose, a 3-year-old bright and normally happy child. Rose had been diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphatic Leukemia) 6 weeks before. She is receiving aggressive chemotherapy and although she is responding to the treatment, the side effects are severe. Karen tells me that she may……...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Using Byron Bay Rose® for Malaise
Dempsey Dybdahl, Aromatherapist The information on a single oil’s uses can be valuable in knowing how a particular oil functions and its uses based on its chemistry. It isn’t the whole explanation but rather a place to start in discovering how the oil works with the body’s individual chemistry. Each body has a different……...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Case Study: Tinea versicolor and Pineapple Myrtle
Amanda Lattin BA, MAT, Dip. Aroma, MH, RA Description of the case The client is a 54-year-old male, 5’ 11.75”, 177lbs, presenting with a rash on his upper to mid back on August 6, 2022. The client first noticed the rash starting on his back at the end of February 2022. Since then, the rash……...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Case Study: Single Oil Use with Respiratory Issues
Dempsey Dybdahl, Aromatherapist Pineapple Myrtle® (Leptospermum petersonii Variety ‘B’ Ct. Pineapple Myrtle/alpha) is a newer and unique essential oil from Australia. Described by Greg Trevena, founder of Essentially Australia, it smells pleasantly of pineapple, with citrus, and spicy overtones. He describes it as “complex and uplifting” (Trevena, 2021). He also states that it is like……...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Case Study – Sleep Deprivation and Anxiety
Deby Atterby, Aromatic Medicine Practitioner, DIST Herbal Medicine, Clinical Aromatherapist IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the action of Mango Myrtle (Syzygium oleosum) in the treatment of anxiety and/or sleep disorders to improve the client’s disposition. I conducted this trial over six months. Sleep deprivation and anxietySleep deprivation and anxiety are common issues……...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Case Study: Exercise Induced Upset Stomach and Digestive Tract, Brain Disorientation, Lack of Energy
Dempsey Dybdahl, Aromatherapist There is a new Australian essential oil on the market: Mango Myrtle (Syzygium oleosum) distilled by Greg Trevena, owner of Essentially Australia. According to Trevena (2021), its aroma is fresh, reminiscent of mango/green mango and citrus. I was interested in using this oil, but not much had been written about it. Utilizing……...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Case Study: Mango Myrtle for Relaxation and Sleep
Helen Nagle-Smith, BA MIFPA Client information Cathy is a 50-year-old female. She has seen me every two weeks for a holistic Aromatherapy massage for several years. We assess her needs each time I see her, depending on what happened that week and how she feels; I then blend accordingly. Cathy is generally in good health….…...
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Dr. Jessie Cavanaugh
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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