Annie Prince Aromatherapy

01/06/2026

Congratulations on the unique beautifu erudite space that is ICAN. A place where manners matter and education is paramount.

June is a very special month on ICAN as we celebrate 5 years of connection, collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

Throughout the month, we will be shining a spotlight on some of our wonderful Professional Members from around the world. Each day, we’ll share the voice of an ICANer who will tell us what they value most about being part of this international community — whether it’s the friendships, the learning opportunities, the support, the inspiration, or the sense of belonging that ICAN provides.

These stories reflect the heart of our network and the people who make it what it is. We hope you’ll enjoy discovering the many different perspectives, experiences, and journeys that have shaped ICAN over the past five years.

Stay tuned throughout June for a daily celebration of our Members, alongside birthday events, special activities, educational sessions, and community gatherings across the platform.

Thank you for being part of our story — and for helping shape the next chapter of ICAN’s evolution.

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30/05/2026

In the diary for sure as Lavender is possibly my favourite plant and it takes place on my birthday. Magic.

Did you know… Lavandula has been used medicinally and ritually for over 2,500 years, with records from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman sources?

Historically, lavender was valued for purification, wound care, and emotional wellbeing. While modern aromatherapy primarily uses distilled essential oils, these traditional herbal applications provide important context for ongoing research and contemporary therapeutic use.

Sign up for this special edition of botanica2026 and take a deep dive into the world of Lavandula at www.botanica2026.com

06/05/2026

Evidence to support the use of 1,8-cineole rich essential oils in the treatment of respiratory issues.

Clinical trials (Worth et al.) have shown that 1,8-Cineole—the primary compound in Eucalyptus—acts as a natural 'active controller' for airway inflammation. New clinical reviews in 2024 continue to uphold this as a gold-standard adjunctive therapy for keeping airways clear and reducing seasonal flare-ups.
Link to research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2720945/

11/04/2026

08/04/2026

Make some of your lovely lip balm she said so I did. Packaged in a lovely hessian gift bag $25 . This is not on my website so email me if interested
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14/03/2026

The full Helichrysum immersion program for Saturday, 11 April 2026 is now available — inviting you to an extraordinary journey through one a key plant genus for aromatic plant medicine.

Across a full live conference day, with additional bonus on demand lectures, 16 internationally recognised researchers, clinicians, producers and educators will explore Helichrysum from multiple perspectives:

• phytochemistry and bioactive compounds

• skin regeneration and biomedical research

• antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity

• collagen interactions and dermatological applications

• cultivation, terroir and distillation

• geographical origin and quality standards

• adulteration detection and chemotyping

• traditional uses from Madagascar to Europe

• olfaction, psychology and emerging therapeutic perspectives

From research and laboratory science to distillation practices and ethnobotanical knowledge, botanica2026 brings together a truly international panel of experts for a deep-dive conference dedicated to a single plant genus.

The program includes live lectures, roundtable discussions and additional on-demand sessions, allowing participants to explore Helichrysum from scientific, clinical and practical viewpoints.

Helichrysum immersion | Saturday 11 April 2026 | LIVE ONLINE

Check the full program and start planning your botanica day. Get your ticket today!

10/03/2026

"Scientific rigour,industry relevance, global expertise". The importance of pure unadulterated essential oils.

We are delighted to welcome Prabodh Satyal to botanica2026.

Dr. Satyal is internationally recognised for his groundbreaking work on essential oil purity, adulteration detection, and advanced fragrance analytics. Over the course of his career, he has analysed more than 300,000 essential oils and published over 250 scientific papers, shaping how authenticity and provenance are assessed across the global aromatic industry.

As Chief Scientific Officer of the Aromatic Plant Research Center in Utah, he develops automated GC-MS systems capable of detecting synthetic markers, mixed origins, chiral signatures and subtle quality deviations with remarkable precision.

His presentation at botanica2026:

Adulteration and Chemotyping Variations in Helichrysum Species

This session will explore how analytical chemistry reveals the complex diversity of Helichrysum oils and helps ensure transparency, integrity and authenticity in the essential oil supply chain.

Scientific rigour. Industry relevance. Global expertise.

Helichrysum immersion

11 April — LIVE ONLINE

Get your ticket today!

06/03/2026

We are honoured to welcome Federica Pollastro, Professor of Phytochemistry at the University of Eastern Piedmont, to botanica2026.

Professor Pollastro’s work bridges traditional botanical knowledge and modern phytochemical research. Her expertise includes the isolation and structural elucidation of bioactive plant compounds, with extensive research on sesquiterpene lactones, chemoreception mechanisms, nociception pathways (TRPs), bitter taste receptors, rare sesterpenes, and novel non-psychoactive cannabinoids.

Her research has contributed to identifying molecular targets and mechanisms of action of complex natural toxins and pharmacologically relevant compounds. Prof. Pallastro is recipient of the ElSohly Award from the American Chemical Society and serves as local coordinator of the EMOTION Master Program.

At botanica2026, she will guide us through the scientific journey of Helichrysum microphyllum — from early botanical insights to the identification of arzanol and its relevance in modern research.

This is plant science at the highest academic level.

botanica2026 Helichrysum immersion day on 11 April 2026. Live, online, international.

Register today.

04/03/2026

We are honoured to welcome Dr Györgi Horváth to botanica2026.

Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy at the University of Pécs, Dr. Horváth brings over 24 years of academic research and teaching experience in pharmaceutical sciences.

Her presentation:

Exploring the Antibacterial and Anti-biofilm Potential of Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil in Respiratory Infections

With 83 research articles, an h-index of 28, more than 2,200 independent citations, and leadership roles within the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the International Symposium on Essential Oils, her contribution represents the scientific depth botanica is known for.

This is evidence-based aromatherapy at the highest academic level.

Live-streamed - Interactive - online.

Helichrysum immersion – 11 April: Register today.

12/02/2026

botanica2026 offers sponsors visibility within a truly international, professional community of aromatherapists, healthcare practitioners, educators, researchers and producers.

Sponsorship supports high-quality education while positioning your organisation within a respected global event that values science, sustainability and collaboration.

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