Journal
Curiosity, carefully explored.
The Journal is where we follow the questions that interest us, from aromatherapy, herbalism and botanical ingredients to skincare, formulation, movement and everyday wellbeing. Along the way, we explore history and tradition, look closely at the science, consider how ingredients are grown and sourced, and share what we are learning as Botanicals & Company develops.
Thoughtful, evidence-led writing about the things we use, the practices we follow and the ideas worth understanding more deeply.
Botanicals
Exploring the wider world of plants, their histories, cultivation, chemistry, uses and the relationships people have built with them over time.
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Aromatherapy
Essential oils, aromatic materials, chemistry, evidence, safety and practice.
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Herbalism
Herbal traditions, preparations, materia medica, contemporary practice and evidence.
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Botanical Kitchen
Plants as food: herbs, spices, edible flowers, preserves, infusions and botanical ingredients.
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Skincare
Botanical ingredients, formulation, traditional preparations, skin science and evidence.
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Living Well
The science and practice of looking after ourselves, exploring skin, movement, yoga, Callanetics and the everyday habits that shape how we feel.
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Stewardship
Cultivation, sourcing, sustainability, biodiversity, provenance and our responsibilities towards the plants and environments we use.
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The Study
The more scholarly corner: papers, books, scientific developments, methods, evidence and deeper intellectual exploration.
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