Dive Deep into Citrus.
A 31-lecture compilation from the Botanica2024 Citrus Special edition Conference.
Did you know that the genus Citrus is the most economically important and famous genus of the Rutaceae family?
Or that the Citrus peel we often discard is one of the richest parts of the fruit from a phytochemical perspective?
Or that many Citrus “species” are actually ancient hybrids?
Or that Citrus limon is one of the 4 aromas used in Smell Training?
Or that one Citrus tree can provide us several very different essential oils and extracts?
LEARN FROM 31 INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS
This lecture compilation comprises 31, 30-minute presentations prepared and delivered especially for botanica2024 that explore the Citrus genus through different lenses including:
Traditional uses, Science, Analysis, Research, Production, Phytotherapy & Aromatherapy Practice.
This unique compilation offers deep insights and learning for practitioners, producers and researchers alike.
Your subscription gives you unlimited replay access to these lectures as well as a comprehensive PDF download of the Botanica2024 Citrus conference proceedings.
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LECTURE TOPICS & PRESENTERS
Thomas HUMMEL (GERMANY):
“The consequences of olfactory dysfunction and the value of smell training”
Nicole BOU KHALIL (LEBANON):
“Whispers of the Orange Blossom: A Journey through Lebanon’s artisan hydrosol craftsmanship, honouring the Tradition Keepers and Cultural Transmitters”
Marco VALUSSI (ITALY):
“More than juice and essential oil: Citruses as powerhouses of health-enhancing potential”
Ruta ALDONYTE (LITHUANIA):
“Divergent nasal microbiome composition in aromatherapy specialists with a focus on possible and known roles of Citrus-derived compounds in human microbiome shaping.”
Fiona HEDIGAN (IRELAND):
“Inhalation aromatherapy using citrus essential oils as a key component – Can it reduce stress and aid relaxation?”
Benoit ROGER (CANADA):
“Oxidation of Citrus oils: risks, detection and preservation”
Chanchal CABRERA (CANADA):
“When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Lemonade !”
Devi PRASAD BHANDARI (NEPAL):
“Constituents and Biological Activities of Citrus Essential Oil of Nepali origin: Advocating for further research and development for health & economic benefits”
Michael LEON (USA):
“Enrichment with citrus and other natural odors improves memory in older adults”
Eva HEUBERGER (GERMANY):
“Citrus oils in anxiety and depression: clinical effects and mechanisms of action
Päivi Helena BLÖCHL (AUSTRIA):
“Citrus oils – the perfect match to overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder in Finland?”
Claire ROBILLIARD (UK):
“Enhancing Children’s Wellbeing: Unlocking conversations with Orange”
Janet NIENHUIS (THE NETHERLANDS):
“The use of citrus oils within Penitentiary Care in the Netherlands: A tailored Therapeutic Approach”
Caroline INGRAHAM (UK):
“The potential benefits of lime oil for cats with liver failure”
Frauke GALIA (USA):
“The Scent*Tattoo Project: The Significance of Citrus in People’s Past”
Adriana NUNES WOLFFENBÜTTEL (Brazil):
“Evidence Map of Aromatherapy Clinical Effectiveness of Citrus essential oils”
Marian REVEN (USA):
“Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) and the Complexities of the Substance-Addicted Brain: A Clinical Trial Journey”
Maria APARECIDA DAS NEVES (BRAZIL):
A Touch for Life: Combining Aromatic Touch and Citrus oils in a Brazilian Psychiatric Hospital”
Sunita SINGH (INDIA):
“The Potential of Citrus Essential Oils: Exploring their Role in Aromatherapy”
Helen NAGLE-SMITH (UK):
“A Petitgrain by any other name”
Karen SWANEPOEL (SOUTH AFRICA):
“The status quo of citrus oils and essential oils in South Africa”
Jennifer PRESSIMONE (USA):
“Citrus Alchemy: Elevating Mindset, Cognition & Psychological Health”
Kayla FIORAVANTI (USA):
“Citrus Formulations: The challenges and benefits of incorporating oils of the citrus genus into cosmetic preparations”
Jirbie GO (PHILIPPINES):
“Philippines’ Calamansi oil (Citrus microcarpa): Traditions and Therapeutics”
Gus LE BRETON (ZIMBABWE):
“Vitamin C: From Citrus to Baobab…connecting the dots in biodiversity and healing”
Françoise COUIC-MARINIER (FRANCE):
“Influence of the stereochemistry of aromatic molecules on the efficacy, odour and toxicity of an essential oil: a glimpse into the chemical world of Citrus”
Teresa BARRON (UK):
“Giving a little zest to learning: Working with children with severe complex physical and learning needs”
Sanien DE BEER (SOUTH AFRICA):
“When a Citrus is not a Citrus: exploring Agathosma betulina (Buchu) from the Rutaceae family”
Rafael OLIVEIRA DA SILVA (BRAZIL):
“The role of Brazilian essential oils in gastrointestinal diseases: From Alecrim-pimenta to Copaiba and Sweet Orange”
Nina MEDVED (SLOVENIA):
“Citrus in Perfumery: From early Eau de Colognes to Modern Accords”
Baraa ALMANSOUR (SYRIA):
“Leveraging the healing potential of neroli hydrolate for coping with war and earthquake-induced stress, anxiety and depression”.