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📚 研究來源：精油抗菌活性綜述（PMID: 41288391）
🔬 主要發現：研究顯示，多種精油——尤其是百里香、迷迭香、尤加利、薰衣草、羅勒和鼠尾草——在實驗室測試中，對包括MRSA及痤瘡丙酸桿菌（Cutibacterium acnes）在內的病原體展現出顯著的抗菌效果。

🌱 整體而言，研究結果顯示精油作為天然抗菌劑具有良好的潛力。

🌿 Can Essential Oils Fight Harmful Bacteria?

📚 Study: Review of antimicrobial activity of essential oils (PMID: 41288391)

🔬 Key Findings: This review found that several essential oils—especially thyme, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, basil, and sage—showed strong antibacterial effects in lab testing against pathogens including MRSA and Cutibacterium acnes.

💡 Results highlight:

Thyme oil showed the strongest activity, with very low MIC values (~0.07 mg/mL in some studies)
Many oils were able to significantly inhibit bacterial growth
Antibacterial action is mainly linked to disruption of bacterial cell membranes, leading to leakage of cellular contents and bacterial death
Some oils showed broad-spectrum activity, affecting multiple types of bacteria

🌱 Overall, the research shows promising results for essential oils as natural antimicrobial agents.

📢 2026年度會員大會（AGM）
誠邀您於2026年8月1日參加年度會員大會，與會員們一同回顧過去一年的工作成果、探討重要發展方向，並共同塑造芳香療法及專業實務的未來。

所有IFA會員均受邀透過Zoom參與本次年度大會（2026年8月1日）。
會議期間，我們將概述IFA過去一年的主要活動，並分享未來發展計劃。會議尾聲亦設有問答環節，歡迎大家踴躍提問。
期待您的參與與支持！

📢 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on 1 August 2026, where members will come together to review the year, discuss key developments, and help shape the future of aromatherapy and professional practice.
All IFA members are invited to join our annual general meeting held by zoom 01st August 2026. During this meeting we will be providing an overview of the activities of the IFA for the past year and talk about future plans. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you and your participation.
🔗 Zoom details will be sent closer to the date.

更年期與芳療工作坊｜愛爾蘭 Donegal
誠邀參加 IFA 會員 Catherine Callan 主持的晚間工作坊，探索芳香療法如何於圍更年期及更年期階段支持身心健康。
📍 Barnesmore Wellness Cabin, Donegal, Ireland
📅 6月15日（星期一）｜晚上7:00
💷 €45
🔗 https://barnesmorewellness.bookinbeautiful.com

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Menopause & Aromatherapy Workshop – Donegal, Ireland
Join IFA member Catherine Callan for an evening workshop exploring how aromatherapy can support wellbeing during peri-menopause and menopause.
📍 Barnesmore Wellness Cabin, Donegal, Ireland
📅 Monday 15th June | 7:00pm
💷 €45
🔗 https://barnesmorewellness.bookinbeautiful.com
During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the role of essential oils in supporting hormonal wellbeing and emotional balance, while creating two beautiful aromatherapy products to take home:
✨ Cooling & Hydrating Facial Mist
✨ Soothing Magnesium Bath Soak
The session will also cover:
• Commonly used essential oils during menopause
• Natural approaches to managing symptoms
• The benefits of aromatherapy for wellbeing
• Simple daily self-care rituals
A practical, supportive and creative evening designed to empower women with natural tools for this life stage.
For more information: www.barnesmorewellness.ie
Contact: [email protected]

芳療覺醒週 2026｜限時免費諮詢
會員 Jean｜The Fragrant Dispensary
將於 Aromatherapy Awareness Week 2026 期間，提供 3 個免費的一對一芳香療法諮詢名額，每節 30 分鐘。
在諮詢中，參與者可就個人關注的身心需求進行交流，探索適合的精油選擇，並了解如何在家中安全而恰當地使用。諮詢後，亦可選擇訂製專屬精油配方或調理產品，以更貼合個人需要。
Jean 為執業藥劑師，任職於製藥行業，同時也是專業精油治療師，長期倡導以實證為基礎的芳香療法，融合科學專業與對天然療癒的熱忱。
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Throughout Aromatherapy Awareness Week 2026, IFA member Jean of The Fragrant Dispensary will be offering three free 30-minute one-to-one aromatherapy consultations.

During each session, participants will have the opportunity to discuss an area of wellbeing they would like support with, explore which essential oils may be suitable, and learn how to use them safely at home. Following the consultation, participants will have the option to purchase a bespoke essential oil blend or formulation tailored to their needs.

Jean is a pharmacist working within the pharmaceutical industry, a professional essential oil therapist, and an advocate of evidence-based aromatherapy practice, combining scientific knowledge with a passion for natural wellbeing.
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「鹽」不只是調味品，而是影響味覺與嗅覺整合的關鍵因子。
🧂鹹味作為人類核心味覺之一，不僅能提升食物的基礎風味，亦參與生理機能的調節。🧫研究指出，適當的鹹味可增強「鼻後嗅覺」（retronasal olfaction），進一步放大食材香氣，使整體風味表現更為立體且精緻。🍝🍕🌮🥗🥩
鹽依來源可區分為👉海鹽、湖鹽、井鹽與礦鹽；依結構則分為👉粗鹽、細鹽與鹽粉，其中粗鹽更因純度不同而存在分級差異。
而在眾多鹽類中，岩鹽，🤩尤其是喜馬拉雅岩鹽🗻，因其形成於古老地層，未受現代污染影響，成為高端料理與精緻飲食的重要選擇。其品質與價值，取決於顏色純度、晶體結構（顆粒大小）、雜質含量以及產地穩定性。👍
選擇岩鹽，不只是選擇一種鹹味，而是選擇更純淨、更穩定且更具風味表現力的基礎調味。
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🫶Botanica2026 – Day 2: Lavandula 報名現已開放🫶
敬請預留日期：7月25日，深入探討芳香療法中最受研究且廣泛應用的植物屬之一——薰衣草（Lavandula）。
本活動將從植物學、栽培、化學成分、蒸餾到臨床應用全方位剖析。
活動亮點包括：
🤩國際級講師陣容
🤩全天現場講座
🤩豐富的隨選影片節目
🤩互動式虛擬環境，提供聯網空間、展位及多語言即時字幕
👉無論您從事臨床實務、學術研究，或熱衷植物醫學，本活動均为難得機會，深入了解薰衣草的多樣性。✍️✍️✍️
Aromatika 榮幸支持 Botanica2026，擔任 Botanica Conference Series 的芳香媒體合作夥伴。

Registration for botanica2026 – Day 2: Lavandula is now live. 💜

💜🌿 Save the next date: July 25 for a dive deep into one of the most studied and widely used plant genera in aromatherapy — Lavender(s) — explored from botany and cultivation to chemistry, distillation and clinical application.

💜🌿 Expect an international faculty, a full day of live lectures, an extensive on-demand program, and access to a dynamic virtual environment with networking spaces, trade stands and multilingual live transcription.

💜🌿 Whether you work clinically, academically, or are passionate about plant medicine — this is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Lavandula in all its diversity.

💌☀️ Aromatika is honoured to support botanica2026
as an aromatic media partner of
Botanica Conference Series

Get your ticket today at www.botanica2026.com

輔導技能二級課程（Counselling Skills Level 2）
許多人一生中會在某個時刻尋求輔導支持，而輔導員能在各種情境下為他人提供幫助。
如果您有興趣幫助他人提升個人福祉，本課程將為您提供正確的理解、知識和技能，讓您能夠勝任此角色。👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
課程內容涵蓋核心輔導技能及其在輔導關係中的應用，並介紹輔導理論以及指導輔導員運用技能的倫理框架。
欲了解更多詳情或報名，請點擊以下🔗連結：

Counselling Skills Level 2
Many people find it helpful to seek counselling at some point in their lives, and a counsellor can provide support for people in all sorts of situations. If you’re interested in supporting people to improve their personal well-being, this course will provide you with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills to do that. You’ll learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also be taught about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills.
Link to more information and registration: https://www.wefindanylearner.com/counselling-skills-level-2/