66: What is an Essential Oil Chemotype?
- Author
- Liz Fulcher, Clinical Aromatherapist, Educator
- Published
- Thu 28 Sep 2023
- Episode Link
- None
What You Will Hear in Episode 66:
- Definition of essential oil chemotype
- Examples of plants with different chemotypes
- Importance of understanding chemotypes for blending and therapeutic applications
- Factors that influence chemotypes
- GC/MS testing and chemotypes
- Safety and efficacy considerations when choosing essential oils with specific chemotypes
- Aroma differences between chemotypes
- Smell My Life: Liz's new dresser and Spike Lavender (you can see images here: AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/66)
Links and Resources:
- Episode #33: Understanding GC/MS Essential Oil Testing
- Essential Oil Taxonomy and Nomenclature Part 1
- Essential Oil Taxonomy and Nomenclature Part 2
- All Aromatic Wisdom Podcast Episodes about CHEMISTRY
References:
Composition of Essential Oils and Other Materials
Plant Morphology
