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As an ACP student, I progressed through the lessons, growing more and more confident with these beautiful, gentle oils when…WHAM…I hit the phenols. Phrases like "very irritating to the skin" and "must be used carefully" scared the bejeebers out of this aroma newbie!
Imagine the scent of vetiver enveloping you. It may feel earthy, rich, and grounding, like the soil after a gentle rain.
The roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides are the source of vetiver essential oil, a highly valued product in the perfume and cosmetics industries.
Bruce has noticed an annoying dry cough with a runny nose and inflamed sinuses that seem to flare after he climbs into bed at night. It's not only annoying, it's affecting his sleep.
In this month's edition of the Oil Within the Plant, we will dig into Catnip essential oil (Nepeta cataria L) and see what benefits it can offer us humans.
As a part of forest ecosystems, this species supports biodiversity by providing an excellent habitat for a large number of birds and small mammals, which facilitates its regeneration and contributes to the overall health of its environment.
Should you ever have the opportunity to visit the lush valleys of Nepal, I hope you will experience the beauty and aroma of the Cinnamomum tamala plant.
After learning more about the benefits and botanical background of Rock Rose essential oil—an oil known for fighting against microbes and its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving qualities, it's time to implement this knowledge.
They revered the goats from whose beards this celestial substance was gathered, and pharaohs would adorn themselves with fake beards of goat furs saturated in labdanum (cistus resin) to symbolize their connection to the heavenly world.