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! If you have any question, thoughts, or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! Send questions to [email protected] and we’ll follow up and, with your permission, share it on an upcoming episode. Also… please follow us, share this episode out, give us a fabulous rating and let others know about what we’re up to so we can keep growing this sweet little community of ours! Black Lives Matter 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 Why Essential Oils Were Important to Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs: 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/ ////////////// It is important that we acknowledge the fact that Portland, Oregon is located in the traditional homelands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Watlala Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other indigenous nations who made their homes along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. It is our intention in recognizing these communities to honor their lives, their legacies, their elders, their descendants, and the vibrancy and importance of their ongoing work—and to stand in solidarity with them at every opportunity.