Episode 9: Essential Oils

Episode 9: Essential Oils

Episode 9: Essential Oils

Welcome to the ninth episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Anjel and Iris explore essential oils, inspired by an episode of the Netflix docuseries Unwell, which takes an unflinching look at current wellness trends. Learn about how witchcraft intersects with the scientific validation of aromatherapy, and how not to get caught up in a multilevel marketing company, also referred to as a pyramid scheme.

We also talk a bit about what’s happening in Portland and the world more broadly. See full show notes below!

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Show Notes

Unwell on Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/81044208

Breitenbush Hot springs
https://breitenbush.com/

Opal Creek Wilderness
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4211

Shellburg Falls
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/shellburg-falls-trail

Organizations to Donate to Oregon Wildfire relief
https://oregoncf.org/oregon-wildfire-relief-recovery/

Clackamas County deputy placed on leave after sharing antifa wildfire rumors in online video
https://www.opb.org/article/2020/09/12/clackamas-county-antifa-rumor-sheriff-deputy-leave/

Resources about Ancient Egyptians and essential oil use: https://deathscent.com/2016/09/08/the-fragrance-of-the-soul-olfaction-death-in-ancient-egypt-religion-egypt-part-iii

https://utamaspicebali.com/essential-oils/why-essential-oils-were-important-to-ancient-egyptian-pharaohs/

Validation of Aromatherapy
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/aromatherapy-do-essential-oils-really-work

Study with Lavender: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/

Essential Oils can cause allergic reactions:
https://www.livescience.com/52080-essential-oils-science-health-effects.html

Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond by Paige Vanderbeck
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/green-witchcraft-paige-vanderbeck/1135782358

Essential Oil Vendors

The Raven’s Wing Magickal Company
https://theravenswing.com/

Essential Trading Post
https://www.essentialtradingpost.com/

SensibleRemedies
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SensibleRemedies?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=725493830

Windy Farms Lavender Essential Oil
https://windyhillslavender.com/

The Lavender Shop
https://www.thelavendershop.org/


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