Rooted Clarity
I realized how much my connection with my plant friends had waned during the long winter when all but the hardy conifers were bare of foliage, and how very much my spirit missed it.
Katherine Grames
I love plants and have a passion for natural healing and sustainable living. As a Case Study Instructor at Aromahead Institute, I delight in encouraging others on their aromatherapy journeys.
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Rejuvenating Hand Scrub
Our hands work hard for us, and they deserve some special attention. An aromatic hand scrub is a lovely way to revitalize our skin and boost our mood!
Fennel Seed Infused Oil
However, citronella java has potential to be blended with a variety of essential oils to bring out its diverse aroma facets and to mellow its sharper notes.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Citronella Java
This is the true citronella, a hardy grass that has a far more complex aroma and a greatly more appreciable scope of application than a bug-repellent candle on the back deck.
Wonder & Wisdom: Hyssop Chemotypes
Powerful hyssop yields essential oils of distinctly varying chemistry, and each of these oils has its own safety profile.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Hyssop
The humble hyssop is a cheerful, hardy, potently fresh yet pleasantly sweet member of the mint family that has been humans' faithful ally for thousands of years, revered for its wide range of cleansing, health-supportive properties from ancient times to the present day.
A Recipe For Restoration
Our little bottles of essential oils hold the life essence of plants, ready to calm our nervous systems, lift our hearts, and remind us that we are not alone on this journey.
Positive Identification is a Positive!
I had made a batch of solid deodorant for family use and had popped the extra tins in my aromatherapy fridge…without labeling them. I was in a hurry to tidy up and had other things I needed to do, and I blithely thought, 'oh, I will remember what those are.' Famous last words!
An Exercise in Component Blending with Tea Tree
When I am blending for a primarily physical issue, I frequently choose to approach it from a chemistry perspective