The Privilege of Teaching Aromatherapy
Anita and Jessica counting the components in a GC/MS Report This morning I’m experiencing that peculiar combination of exhilaration and fatigue. I've just spent five days in the classroom teaching Week #1 of the Aromatherapy Certification Program. Of the four...
Fragrant Friday: Spikenard Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Nardostachys jatamansi)
"Then took Mary a pound of ointment of Spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus" John 12:3 Nardostachys jatamansi My personal relationship with Spikenard: Being a "type A" personality, I've loved Spikenard from the first sniff. Spikenard has the same...
Coconut Oil for Healthy Skin and Hair
Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nuciferais) is one of the most effective, chemical-free, anti-aging natural moisturizers your skin could ask for. It is cold-pressed from the flesh found inside the shell. Try to buy organic and, please, avoid solvent extracted as it...
Fragrant Friday: Ginger Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Zingiber officinale)
If you think Ginger is only for delicious Asian cuisine, think again! This warming essential oil is a terrific addition to blends for painful conditions and to help increase circulation. This blog post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small...
How to Use an Essential Oil Diffuser: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction A Brief Overview of Essential Oils and Their Benefits Essential oils have been cherished for centuries for their therapeutic properties and aromatic benefits. Extracted from various parts of plants, including flowers, leaves, bark, and roots, these oils...
Essential Oils for Sinus Headache Relief
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Carrier Spotlight: Arnica Oil Uses and Benefits with Essential Oils
What is Arnica Oil? Arnica oil is a natural extract derived from the Arnica montana plant, a perennial herb native to mountainous regions of Europe and North America. Known for its powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, arnica oil is often used topically...
Carrier Spotlight: Fractionated Coconut Oil Uses and Benefits with Essential Oils
What is Fractionated Coconut Oil? Fractionated coconut oil is a form of coconut oil that has been processed to remove long-chain triglycerides, leaving mainly the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), primarily caprylic and capric acids. This process, known as...
How to Make a DIY Aromatherapy “College Survival” Kit
🎧Prefer to Listen? Podcast Episode on DIY College Survival Kit 👇👇👇 UPDATE May 24, 2024: *Deep Sigh* My sons are now 33 and 38 and putting their college educations to good use by working hard in the arena of Sales and Writing. One down, one to go. We’re nearly...
How to Make a Summer First Aid Kit with Essential Oils
🎧Prefer to Listen? Click belowor here: AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/72 I've tried to make your summertime first aid essential oil kit as comprehensive as possible for those who want to be prepared for anything from scratches...