My Unusual Introduction to the World of Aromatics
Every serious aromatherapist I know has a story about how they got involved with essential oils. It's like remembering when you first fell in love. Many start with an introductory class to satisfy a curiosity; others stumbled upon an interesting magazine article or...
Fragrant Friday: Spotlight on Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Essential Oil Profile
Eucalyptus globulus is uplifting, soothes exhaustion, clears the mind and is a great oil to reach for when you've got a sinus headache. Breath it in and say Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Essential Oil of Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus My Personal Relationship with Eucalyptus I...
How to Make a DIY Natural Soft Scrub for Green Cleaning
🎧 Prefer to listen? AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/59 📖 Prefer to read? The Blog Post is Below! 👇 I've become completely enamored with natural cleaning. Let me be clear, I am not a woman who loves to clean. Given free time I'll write, read or surf the net before I run the...
Fragrant Friday: Bay Laurel/Laurel Leaf Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Today's featured essential oil is a favorite for helping with allergies. I often diffuse it just because it just smells so darn good! If you haven't made the acquaintance of Bay Laurel yet (aka Laurel Leaf), you're in for a treat! Essential Oil of Bay Laurel My...
Fragrant Friday: Frankincense Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Boswellia carterii/Boswellia sacra)
Today's featured aromatic is steeped in history, intrigue, and the sacred. Essential Oil of Frankincense Boswellia carterii | Boswellia sacra My Relationship with Frankincense (the story of a profound experience) In 1997, I had my new massage therapy practice in a...
Fragrant Friday 🌟 Lemon Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Citrus limon)
Today’s featured essential oil is a citrus must-have in every aromatic toolbox! Essential Oil of Lemon Citrus limon (image source: Brittanica) My Personal Connection to Lemon Essential Oil Two lemon essential oil stories: 1. I use it a lot in winter with clients who...
4 DIY Body Scrub Recipes using Himalayan Salt or Organic Sugar
Have you discovered the awesomeness of body scrubs? Scrubs are SO easy to make and are a great addition to your shower routine. They also make wonderful gifts! I don't recommend using them daily, but a few times a week is fine. In my 24 years of teaching, I've...
5 Tips for Enhancing your Workplace with Essential Oils
The use of essential oils and aromatherapy can be a super way to add some “zippity doo dah” to your place of work. If there’s already a little too much “zip” in the form of stress, anxiety and rushing about, the oils can help bring the energy down to a calmer level....
How to Make Essential Oil Roll-ons Tutorial plus Printable Recipes
Making roll-on blends has always been a favorite blending activity of my students in the Aromatic Wisdom Institute classroom. Aromatherapy Roll-ons are fast and easy to make and can address a multitude of issues such as anxiety, muscle pain, stress, sinus headache,...
Fragrant Friday: Essential Oil Profile Spotlight 🌟 Basil ct linalol (Ocimum basilicum ct linalol)
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...