Insect Bite Relief
This insect bite relief recipe with essential oils can provide quick and effective relief from insect bites.
Sampling Aromatherapist
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Copaiba Balsam
Copaiba oleoresin, or copaiba balsam, has been known for a long time by Brazilian natives for its therapeutic properties.
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!
Sweet Sleep Inhaler
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var. motia) is an excellent choice for anxiety, restlessness and sleep issues.
Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
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.
Aromatic Hand Wash
Then came the pandemic, and not only was finding a hand cleanser a necessity but nearly impossible at times.
Bergamot Safety
Before we blissfully bask in balmy bergamot and begin blessing our blends with its beautiful presence, we must remember that it is one of our most phototoxic essential oils and requires thoughtful usage.
Ray of Sunshine Salad
Oranges are known as the sunshine fruit.
Stress Relief Bergamot Inhaler
It’s the friend who notices when you’re stressed out and takes a moment to rub the tension from your shoulders and remind you that life is good. So it eases your stress physically and emotionally.