Storage

I do a lot of traveling with my family, particularly, camping.  One challenge is taking any aromatherapy blends I may want on the road.  Here is one solution that works well for me:

This shotgun shell box is divided into 25 mini compartments.  I found it at a sporting goods store.  It is compact and keeps small items separated.

There is a removeable insert.  With the insert in place, 1dram vials and aroma inhalers fit nicely.

Without the insert, a 5mL rollerball is held secure.

The box is deep and closes neatly over the organized aromatherapy supplies.  It snaps shut and does not pop open easily.  

A nifty, inexpensive solutions for a happy camper.  

Books

The world of aromatherapy has grown exponentially in the last ten years.  Availability of quality essential oils has increased, but so has the availability of adulterated oils.  Solid research and evidence-based education has increased, but so has unsafe word-of-mouth advice.  

Above, is just a sample of some of the better books on aromatherapy.  There are a couple in on the shelf that I would not recommend, but most of these are solid.  Len and Shirley Price and Jennifer Peace Rhind are my go-to authors for reliable monographs and safe effective essential oil use.  To the right, is a partial view of my text books from Vintage Remedies.  

My current favorite beginner level book is:

This is a fun book with plenty of ideas including a good starter list of basic monographs for essential oils, carrier oils, hydrosols, and other ingredients.  It advocates safe practices such as dilution for topical application and avoidance of certain EOs in the presence of various contraindications.