Botanical Journal

Why aren’t my essential oils working? - Abbey Essentials
Why aren’t my essential oils working?
Have you ever been recommended an essential oil, only to try it yourself and be disappointed at the results? Essential oils have their own unique properties, which translate into different... Read more...
The most important essential oils safety tips - Abbey Essentials
The most important essential oils safety tips
For many people who want to start using essential oils, it can be difficult to find trustworthy information on how to do so safely. And sure, the topic isn’t sexy.... Read more...
Mythbusting essential oils: Part 2 - Abbey Essentials
Mythbusting essential oils: Part 2
There wasn’t going to be a second article on myth-busting essential oils. We knew essential oil education was important, but we had no idea how many people wanted it. As... Read more...
Here's how you can use essential oils for wellness this autumn - Abbey Essentials
Here's how you can use essential oils for wellness this autumn
The word ‘wellness’ is everywhere right now. It’s so widespread, it's become meaningless. But we think wellness gets a bad rep. Right now, little acts of self compassion make a... Read more...
Four essential oils studies you should read - Abbey Essentials
Four essential oils studies you should read
So what does this tell us? As a preliminary study, it’s clear that bergamot essential oil could be effective in aromatherapy for improving mood. But it would be interesting to... Read more...
Mythbusting essential oils: here are the facts - Abbey Essentials
Mythbusting essential oils: here are the facts
While essential oils have remained a staple in alternative medicine for centuries, the way they’re being used is changing. So much so, that the new Netflix series (un)well explored both... Read more...
Here's the best way to dilute your essential oils - Abbey Essentials
Here's the best way to dilute your essential oils
If you want to dilute essential oils safely, you’re probably thinking ‘hey, just add a little jojoba oil and you’re good to go!’ But what if you want to use... Read more...
Move over, lavender! 10 alternative oils you should be using - Abbey Essentials
Move over, lavender! 10 alternative oils you should be using
Certain oils gain more attention than others for a number of reasons; they’re easier to harvest, can be used in lots of different ways, or have an irresistible fragrance. But... Read more...
This is how to make your essential oils last longer - Abbey Essentials
This is how to make your essential oils last longer
You might be working with a smaller budget at the moment, but there’s no reason you can’t still enjoy using essential oils. That’s why we’re sharing some of our simple... Read more...
Four ways you can improve your lockdown routine with essential oils - Abbey Essentials
Four ways you can improve your lockdown routine with essential oils
Did you know, the two parts of the brain responsible for processing smells and dealing with memories are next door to each other? Many believe this is why certain fragrances... Read more...
Seven DIY essential oil projects you can make at home - Abbey Essentials
Seven DIY essential oil projects you can make at home
Ah, the great indoors. While you're staying at home, it’s a good opportunity to work your way through the list of things you’ve left on the backburner.  Or, you can relax... Read more...
Can essential oils fix: my sleeping pattern? - Abbey Essentials
Can essential oils fix: my sleeping pattern?
What does this tell us about essential oils and sleep? Clearly, aromatherapy has shown positive effects on sleep quality, and particular oils appear to reduce feelings of anxiety that keep... Read more...