Aromatherapy is a strange beast that defies description. The very word lends itself to random interpretation and depending upon which country you are in, is either a fun thing to be in or is something that can land you in hot water with the authorities.

As you look up the High Street in Glastonbury. You cannot miss the brand new Fragrant Earth Retail Store! For years people said why haven’t you got a shop?

It has long been my contention that aromatherapy has slowly drifted away from its roots. Those around me know that whilst I value chemistry highly, l have never subscribed to the view that the therapy depends upon it or the view that chemistry should dominate it unless used in purely allopathic terms taking a very orthodox view.