by Liz Fulcher | Jan 12, 2017 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday, Recipes and Blends
Melissa is a beautiful lemony paradox. It’s easy to grow in abundance, yet the essential oil it produces is very costly. Nevertheless, I consider this aromatic a staple in my aromatherapy toolbox because of its powerful therapeutic properties for both body and...
by Liz Fulcher | May 16, 2016 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
Ravintsara Leaves Essential Oil of Ravintsara Cinnamomum camphora ct 1,8 cineole Note: Top/Middle Geographical source: Madagascar Plant Part: Leaves Oil Characteristics: Ravintsara has a camphoraceous, fresh aroma Chemical Families: Ravintsara has a high content of a...
by Liz Fulcher | Apr 22, 2016 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
Today’s featured essential oil is terrific for healing wounds, scars and loving on maturing skin. It’s great for the respiratory system and reduces a spastic cough… plus it smells amazing! Essential Oil of Cistus (also known as Rockrose) Cistus...
by Liz Fulcher | Apr 8, 2016 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
This beautiful blue aromatic is my favorite essential oil for cooling hot, swollen, and painful muscles and joints. She is also terrific to invite rest and sleep into your bedroom. . Essential Oil of German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla(I’m giving a cuddle to...
by Liz Fulcher | Mar 25, 2016 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
Today’s featured essential oil has many therapeutic applications, but when it comes to skin care, that’s where she really shines! Essential Oil of Carrot Seed Daucus carota Geographical source: Hungary, United States Plant Part: The essential oil is distilled...
by Liz Fulcher | Mar 11, 2016 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
The Song of the Geranium Fairy Red, red, vermilion red, With buds and blooms in a glorious head! There isn’t a flower, the wide world through, That glows with a brighter hue. Her name ~ Geranium ~ ev’ryone knows; She just as happy wherever she grows, In an...
by Liz Fulcher | Feb 26, 2016 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
If you were born under the astrological sign of Gemini, today’s featured aromatic is your signature essential oil since both Basil and Gemini are ruled by the planet Mercury. Ever hear of someone having a mercurial nature? It means they are lively, animated and...
by Liz Fulcher | Feb 12, 2016 | Aromatherapy Articles, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
Today’s featured essential oil helps with respiratory issues like coughing and excess mucus. It increases emotional endurance in difficult times, and is fundamental for connecting with earth energies and the base chakra. Essential Oil of Cedarwood, Virginia...