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
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/
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