
The Plant Behind the Oil: Yarrow
From this day forward I will share with students, “The art of blending is finding that perfect balance, from many different perspectives, while using the least amount of oil for the maximum benefits.”
I discovered aromatherapy through massage school and never looked back. In addition to teaching aromatherapy courses, I support Aromahead students through case studies and research paper processes.
From this day forward I will share with students, “The art of blending is finding that perfect balance, from many different perspectives, while using the least amount of oil for the maximum benefits.”
Dr. Maseru Emoto was an internationally renowned Japanese scientist who had done revolutionary work discovering that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, words and feelings
We have so many different aromatic herbs to choose from, but my favorite is the soft subtle hint I get from using lavender buds.
Copaiba oleoresin, or copaiba balsam, has been known for a long time by Brazilian natives for its therapeutic properties.
Now, my modern aromatherapist brain wanted to figure out just what ingredients were used to make this special aroma.
After a few moments, you notice yourself taking deeper breaths – breaths saturated with the deep rosy notes from the Palmarosa surrounding your safe space.
Our aromatic plants and their volatile oils can provide similar or the same therapeutic benefits they utilize to keep themselves healthy and vital.
This month we will dive into a more profound experience with Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var. motia). We can't wait to share some of the properties this unique aromatic grass brings to assist our physical, emotional, and energetic bodies.
Little did I know that many years later, while sitting in a yurt classroom, I would learn how truly amazing these fungi are and how they have been ‘cleaning up’ nature since the beginning of time, along with a lot of our man-made messes too.