Franchomme's Lectures provide the type of in depth knowledge that puts the "Therapy" in Aroma-Therapy. He draws parallels between the science behind medicinal properties of essential oils and their use in real time treatment. Correlating chemistry with pathology.  For example; the mention of Petit grain (Bitter orange) and it's use in pain treatment. Most of us who have used this oil, know it to be uplifting. But Pierre explains that this is so because it stimulates secretion of endorphins. To go further into the science, specifically it is a " Stimulant of Morphino-mimetic substances". An "Aha" moment, I had never quite viewed petit grain with such bonafide action. This knowledge enhances and broadens my thinking on it's use when it comes time to formulate for my clients health needs. 
​Indeed Pierre Franchomme offers validity to the very important healing modality called "Aromatherapy".
Bravo and Thank you to Pierre.            

Kurt's comments below, about the success of the recent Conference and the introduction of Asian essential oils into Aromatherapy....
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November 27th, 2015 by Kurt Schnaubelt
After the Conference
The 8th PIA Conference on Therapeutic Uses of Essential Oils appeared to be a success in every aspect. We would like to thank all the participants, presenters and helpers who contributed. The diversity of the presentations showed impressively how aromatherapy is a healing modality with an expanding horizon.
Almost all presentations can be looked up in “Unlimited Possibilities,” proceedings of the conference. An overview of the presentations is still available on the New PIA site (www.newpacificinstituteofaromatherapy.com).
aromatherapy 2.0
In addition, I would like to point to “aromatherapy 2.0.” This project of OSA and PIA offers new perspectives on essential oils that so far have not been at the center of attention. “aromatherapy 2.0” highlights essential oils of an Asian pedigree that have not been among those that the colonial powers of the 16th century and thereafter brought to the West. “aromatherapy 2.0” focuses on the wood, rhizome and resin oils of Asia, quite some of them at the center of scientific attention for their ability to help with chronic inflammation or to prevent tumors.
“aromatherapy 2.0” also introduces some of the most sought fragrances from Asia: Different Agarwood and Sandalwood essential oils.
All of this can be explored on our new site www.asia-aromatherapy.com. The objective of the site is to allow for leisurely exploration and gathering of information. It offers three main approaches
Experiences. This first approach introduces two offerings, “Monsoon” and “Smelling T’ang.” Collections of oils intended to transport and mediate a relaxed and balanced mood.
Explorations. Different collections of Asian essential oils assembled according to diverse cultural or therapeutic aspects.
Notes and more Reading. The asia-aromatherapy site is first and foremost intends to provide a slow and pleasant approach to the cultural connections in which many Asian aromatics are embedded and to stimulate curiosity. In the “Notes and More Reading” column we will sporadically add more texts referring to the healing properties of these oils, mostly from an Asian perspective.