Essential Oils for Herbalists with Hana Tisserand: Safety, Quality, and Sustainability

Essential oils are powerful tools, but they’re also some of the most misunderstood substances in modern herbalism. Safety concerns, quality questions, and sustainability issues are real, and sorting through the marketing noise to find reliable information isn’t easy. This episode cuts through the confusion. Hana Tisserand, internationally respected essential oil educator and author, joins me to talk about how herbalists can use essential oils confidently and responsibly. We cover safety guidelines that actually make sense, how to assess quality when you’re buying oils, what sustainability really means in the essential oil industry, and how to integrate aromatherapy into your herbal practice without overwhelm. If you’ve been curious about essential oils but unsure where to start, this conversation offers a solid, grounded foundation. You’ll learn: What essential oils are, and what they are not Why essential oil safety requires more nuance than most people realize How quality, sourcing, and sustainability impact both people and plants Common misconceptions herbalists should be cautious of When essential oils make sense in herbal practice, and when they don’t If you’ve ever felt unsure about essential oils, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or curious about how they fit into responsible herbalism, this episode brings clarity without fear or hype. Connect with Hana at the Tisserand Institute: https://tisserandinstitute.org/ For full show notes, resources, links, and to download the transcript: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/blog/essential-oils-for-herbalists-hana-tisserand Want to learn more from Hana as you deepen your herbal skills? She’ll be a guest educator inside the Community Herbalist Certification and Mentorship Program, where you’ll gain solid herbal education and learn how to actually think like an herbalist. Learn more here: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/community-herbalist-certification Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! If you've been learning herbs for a while, but still feel like you don't know enough, this free live class was made for you! We're going to cover the 3 essential steps to help you go from "dabbling" to feeling confident as an herbalist. Click here to get signed up for the free herb class! Support the show Ready to deepen your herbal skills and knowledge? Whether you're stocking your family's medicine cabinet, building your formulation skills, or stepping into the role of community herbalist, we have a program for you. Learn more here If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left us a review and shared it with a friend. It helps more herbalists find their way here, and helps make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers 🌸 Join me on: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Disclaimer: *The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.