Some of the most trusted online sources for essential oil information are AromaWeb, Essential Oil Experts, the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), the American Botanical Council (HerbalGram), PubMed Central, and ConsumersAdvocate.org. These sites provide comprehensive databases, safety profiles, and research‑based articles rather than just single blog posts.
- Comprehensive databases: Sites like AromaWeb and Essential Oil Experts let you look up any oil and get a full profile.
- Research‑based: ACHS, HerbalGram, PubMed, and ScienceDirect provide peer‑reviewed or academically vetted information.
- Consumer protection: ConsumersAdvocate.org tests oils for purity and educates buyers about safety and misleading marketing.
Here are reliable, authoritative platforms you can use to look up any essential oil:
| Source | Why It’s Trusted | What You’ll Find |
|---|---|---|
| American Botanical Council – HerbalGram | Nonprofit research and education organization | Herbal monographs, essential oil research, clinical aromatherapy articles |
| American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) | Accredited institution offering aromatherapy degrees | Blog and database of credible essential oil research, educational resources |
| AromaWeb | Founded by ACHS graduate Wendy Robbins; widely respected in aromatherapy education | Detailed essential oil profiles, safety info, carrier oil guides, hydrosol profiles, aromatherapy articles |
| ConsumersAdvocate.org | Independent consumer research group | Lab‑tested reviews of essential oil brands, safety guides, sourcing practices |
| Essential Oil Experts | North American Essential Oil & Aromatherapy Experts | Large essential oil database, testing standards, regulation info, consumer guides |
| PubMed Central (PMC) | U.S. National Library of Medicine archive | Peer‑reviewed biomedical and life sciences journal articles on essential oils |
| Tisserand Institute | Founded by Robert Tisserand, co‑author of Essential Oil Safety | Evidence‑based essential oil safety guidelines, dilution charts, dermal limits, blending practices |
| ScienceDirect | Scholarly literature database | Thousands of peer‑reviewed scientific articles on essential oils |
Trusted Offline Source
Essential Oil Safety (2nd Edition)
Authors: Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone (Elsevier), 2014
This book is widely regarded as the a standard reference for anyone working extensively with essential oils. Unlike online articles, it provides comprehensive, peer‑reviewed safety data for hundreds of oils.
What It Covers
- Constituents: Detailed breakdowns of the chemical makeup of most essential oils (like cineole, limonene, linalool).
- Safety profiles: Clear guidance on safe dilution ranges, toxicity thresholds, and age‑specific recommendations.
- Side effects: Simplified explanations of possible adverse reactions such as skin irritation, sensitization (developing an allergy over time), or phototoxicity (skin damage when exposed to sunlight).
- Contraindications: A contraindication means a medical or health condition where using the oil could be harmful. A “do not use if…” warning. Situations where an oil should not be used.
- For example, peppermint oil may be contraindicated for infants because it can cause breathing difficulties.
Why It’s Trusted: Robert Tisserand is one of the most respected authorities in aromatherapy, with decades of research and teaching experience. Rodney Young is a pharmacognosist (expert in plant‑based medicine) who contributed deep scientific analysis. Together, they created a reference that blends traditional aromatherapy practice with modern toxicology and pharmacology.
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Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- American Botanical Counil. “ABC Herbalgram Website.” Herbal Gram, http://www.herbalgram.org/about-us/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- “Best Essential Oils 2026.” Consumersadvocate.org, 24 May 2019, http://www.consumersadvocate.org/essential-oils. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- Ehmig, Ashley. “4 Reliable Essential Oil Databases You Need to Know.” American College of Healthcare Sciences, 27 Sept. 2017, achs.edu/blog/credible-essential-oil-databases-for-research/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- “Essential Oil Dilution Chart.” Tisserand Institute, tisserandinstitute.org/essential-oil-dilution-chart/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- “Essential Oils – Search Results – PMC.” Nih.gov, 2015, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/?term=Essential+oils. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- “Essential Oil – Search | ScienceDirect.com.” Sciencedirect.com, 2025, http://www.sciencedirect.com/search?qs=Essential%20Oil&offset=25&show=25&sortBy=relevance. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- The North American Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Experts. “Our Research” Essential Oil Experts, 2025, essentialoilexperts.com/our-research/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- Robbins, Wendy. “150 Essential Oils: Essential Oil Uses and Benefits | AromaWeb.” Aromaweb.com, AromaWeb, 2025, http://www.aromaweb.com/essentialoils/index.php. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
- Robert, Tisserand, and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety. 2002. Second ed., China, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014.
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