How to Use a Neti Pot with Hydrosols – Nasal Wash for Healthy Sinuses
Doing a sinus wash using a Neti Pot is recommended as part of your personal hygiene regimen. Daily sinus irrigation is great (like brushing your teeth), but not necessary. Even a couple of times a week will make a difference in keeping your sinus passages healthy and...
What is the Difference Between Rose Otto Essential Oil and Rose Absolute?
In every class I teach, as soon as Rose Essential Oil is mentioned I know the question will be asked about the differences between Rose Otto and Rose Absolute, and rightly so. They are often both available from the same vendor...
Fragrant Friday: Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil Profile – Uses and Benefits
Today's Fragrant Friday Essential Oil Profile focuses on a healing aromatic that I will always keep in my home first aid kit. Helichrysum italicum is well-known for its quick healing properties and is the best essential oil for addressing bruises and topical wounds...
Citrus Essential Oils: 3 Great Mood-Lifting, Immune-Boosting DIY Recipes for Winter!
I always love citrus oils, but I’m especially drawn to them this time of year to uplift my mood and boost immunity! When the weather changes from warm summer to cool fall to bitter winter, I'm never really ready. I'm a sunshine-loving gal so as the days darken and get...
6 Guidelines for Best Hydrosol Storage
If you’re not using aromatic waters called “hydrosols”, I strongly suggest you begin. They are affordable, easy to use, versatile and their therapeutic applications are a safe choice, especially for children and animals. I wrote an earlier blog post called What...
How to Use Trauma Oil for Pain, Bruising and Inflammation + DIY Recipes
Trauma oil can be used for pain, bruising, wound care, muscle soreness, and arthritis. It can decrease swelling and inflammation in the body, bring comfort to those experiencing joint pain, decrease the duration of the healing process, and much more! If you have a...
Glossary of the 40 Most Common Essential Oil Properties and Aromatherapy Terms for Beginners
Students and readers of the Aromatic Wisdom Blog often ask for an explanation of therapeutic terms like "galactogogue" or "anti-tussive", especially after I post one of my popular Fragrant Friday blog posts in which I spotlight one essential oil and it's benefits and...
AWP 050: Nighttime Fears in Children: Aromatherapy Tools and Practical Suggestions that Can Help Kids Feel Safe
If you prefer to read, the transcript is at the bottom of this page. EPISODE 50 SHOW NOTES About this Episode It’s normal for children to feel some fear at night, whether they are alone in their room or share with a sibling. Nighttime can make anyone feel...
AWP 015: What are Hydrosols? Five Ways They Help with Allergy Relief
Podcast 015 Show Notes Welcome to this week’s episode of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast! This week, I delve into the world of aromatic waters! A hydrosol, also known as distillate water or hydrolat, is the water that remains under the thin layer of essential oil after...
Zoom Etiquette for Online Students and Meeting Attendees
Before attending your next online class or group meeting, please consider the following... I teach my online aromatherapy classes via Zoom as well as host and I attend many Zoom group meetings - as do most of us since the world changed in March, 2020.Here are a few...