Essential Oil Safety Guidelines (or “Dumb Mistakes I’ve Made with Essential Oils”)
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How to Make an Aromatherapy Travel Kit with Essential Oils and Hydrosols
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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: 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...
Fragrant Friday: Lemongrass Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Cymbopogon citratus)
Welcome to another edition of Fragrant Friday! In this series, we dive into the enchanting world of one particular essential oil exploring its benefits, uses, energetics and my personal relationship with the oil. Today, we're shining the spotlight on the vibrant and...