AIA Teleconference with ACHS President Dorene Petersen September 16, 2009

ACHS President Dorene Petersen will present a talk titled "Exploring the potential of Pistacia lentiscus var Chia oil" on behalf of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists.

This talk will be presented via teleconference on September 16 at 5:30 p.m., PST. For more information about AIA teleconferences, call 303-531-6377 or visit: http://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/teleconferences.htm

Mastic is the resin from Pistacia lentiscus, an evergreen shrub grown in the Mediterranean. For more than 2,500 years, mastic has been used in Greek medicine for gastrointestinal disorders. Today, mastic is commonly used as a culinary flavoring and ingredient in chewing gum, and in dentistry and perfumery. The oil has anti-fungal and anti-fungal properties, and is widely used with skin disorders. Learn about the many holistic health benefits of mastic oil and how to integrate its use into your aromatherapy practice and everyday life.