Lavender’s botanical name comes from the Latin lavare, which means to wash. Lavender has been used in both purification rituals and health practices that need antiseptic and deodorizing. Considered the Oil of Kings, the scent of lavender was still powerful after 3000 years in King Tut’s tomb in Egypt. An amazing oil with an amazing […]
Let’s talk about one of our very favorite gifts from nature. Frankincense. What is Frankincense? Frankincense is an aromatic oleoresin from the sap of various Boswellia trees of the family Burseraceae (Genus Boswellia) A variety of these trees grow in India, almost all of Arabia, and also in Africa. We will explore the different varietals […]
Dandruff…..the annoying white flakes that can pepper one’s shoulders and cause embarrassment. So, exactly what is Dandruff? It is a chronic condition characterized by flaking skin and an itchy scalp. There are multiple causes, including: An ultra-dry scalp A very oily scalp, also known as seborrheic-dermatitis. Sensitivity to product ingredients – contact dermatitis Poor hygiene […]
Why the focus on Peppermint this month? Peppermint is a therapeutically valuable plant that is worth having in your garden or even in a small planter. It is one of our favorite oils with a variety of benefits, but it also needs to be respected for its power and strength. We will touch on both […]
What is the best peppermint essential oil to buy? Peppermint Arvensis is found in many temperature parts of the world. This oil’s primary constituents are Menthol, Menthone, Isomenthone, Menthyl acetate, Neomenthol, Limonene, and 3-Octanol. What is important to recognize is that Arvensis is higher in Menthol. So high, in fact, the menthol is often extracted from […]
Essential oils are marvelous protectors of our health when used properly with attention paid to safety guidelines. Less is More with Essential Oils Americans have a tendency to believe “more is better”, as demonstrated by our supersizing of fast food options, buy one get one free offer and the heavy commercialization of using as much […]
Located at the very back of our nose is an organ called the Olfactory Bulb. Our sense of smell is one of the most powerful senses that we possess. We can visit and experience the past almost instantly when a specific scent works as a trigger. This trigger is the result of the olfactory bulb […]
Never in our lifetimes have most of us faced the situation we are all experiencing. We are happy to play our role in helping combat germs, microbes and viruses when and where we can. We’ve explained the benefits of our hand sanitizer and did a blog on the benefits of Goat Milk Soap during this […]
Wintertime brings forth the use of warming scents and Nutmeg is one of the leaders. We love it in pies, cakes and to aromatically fill our homes with traditional scents. Nutmeg essential oil is a warm, spicy oil that is somewhat woody with just a hint of sweetness. As essential oils go, Nutmeg has many […]
Cooking with Essential Oils Over the past several months as I have driven around our community and I am seeing more and more references to classes offering to teach people how to cook with Essential Oils. As an aromatherapist, I was a bit dismayed to see this type of promotion. First, the general public is being […]
