Fragrant Friday: Rosemary Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Salvia rosemarinus/Rosmarinus officinalis)
This Fragrant Friday is dedicated to my sister, Rosemary, who lost her battle with ALS on February 6, 2013. Today's featured essential oil has a long history; in fact, it is one of the oldest recorded herbs in history. References to Rosemary were found written in...
Fragrant Friday: Spotlight on Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Essential Oil Profile
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 earthen pot...
Fragrant Friday: Tea Tree Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Today's featured essential oil should be in everyone's home pharmacy and first aid kit. The remarkable antiseptic power of tea tree has been one of the most researched, documented and clinically proven of all the essential oils. Essential Oil of Tea Tree (Melaleuca...
Fragrant Friday: Peppermint Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Mentha x piperita)
Essential Oil of Peppermint Mentha x piperita The Greek god Pluto, ruler of the underworld, fell madly in love with a beautiful nymph, Mentha. His jealous wife, Persephone, pounded her into the earth. Pluto then turned poor Mentha into an aromatic plant that gave...
Fragrant Friday: Neroli (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
Today's featured essential oil is exotic, romantic and heady. Essential Oil of Neroli (Citrus aurantium var. amara) This oil was named for Anne-Marie de la Tremoille, Princess of Nerola, Italy. The Princess used the oil to scent her hair, bathwater and even her...
Fragrant Friday: Black Spruce Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Picea mariana)
Welcome to another edition of Fragrant Friday! Today, we're diving into the refreshing and grounding world of Black Spruce essential oil. Known for its respiratory benefits and calming properties, Black Spruce is a gem in the realm of aromatherapy. Let's explore its...
Fragrant Friday: Lavender Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Lavandula angustifolia)
Today's featured essential oil is Lavender! This is easily the most widely used and versatile of all the essential oils because it is a highly effective oil, safe for everyone, easy to use and nearly everyone loves the aroma! Lavender is sometimes referred to as the...
A Guide to the Five Primary Essential Oil Plant Families
If you'd like a deeper dive into the essential oil plant families, you will enjoy this educational podcast episode in which I outline 8 essential oil plant families and their characteristics. If you join Patreon.com/aromaticwisdom you'll get a 5-page printable with...
Carrier Oil Spotlight! Benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil for your Skin
What Is Apricot Kernel Oil? Apricot oil, also known as simply "apricot oil", is a versatile and nutrient-rich carrier oil derived from the kernels of apricots (Prunus armeniaca). This light yet highly moisturizing oil is extracted through cold-pressing, ensuring its...
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,...