Episode 9: Essential Oils

<p><strong>Welcome to the ninth episode of the Science Witch Podcast!</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>We also talk a bit about what’s happening in Portland and the world more broadly. See full show notes below!</p> <p>If you have any question, thoughts, or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! Send questions to questions@sciencewitchpodcast.com and we’ll follow up and, with your permission, share it on an upcoming episode.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Black Lives Matter</p> <p>Show Notes</p> <p>Unwell on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81044208</p> <p>Breitenbush Hot springs: https://breitenbush.com/</p> <p>Opal Creek Wilderness: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4211</p> <p>Shellburg Falls: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/shellburg-falls-trail</p> <p>Organizations to Donate to Oregon Wildfire relief: https://oregoncf.org/oregon-wildfire-relief-recovery/</p> <p>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/</p> <p>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</p> <p>Why Essential Oils Were Important to Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs: https://utamaspicebali.com/essential-oils/why-essential-oils-were-important-to-ancient-egyptian-pharaohs/</p> <p>Validation of Aromatherapy: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/we