by Liz Fulcher | Feb 23, 2018 | Blog, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
If you think Ginger is only for Chinese cuisine, think again! This warming essential oil is a terrific addition to blends for painful conditions and to help increase circulation. Essential Oil of Ginger Zingiber officinale My personal relationship with Ginger...
by Liz Fulcher | Jul 7, 2017 | Blog, Fragrant Friday
Nostradamus used Nutmeg to enter deep trances for prophetic visions, but on a more earthly level, it’s terrific for digestive upsets and easing the pain of swollen muscles and joints. Nutmeg Essential Oil Myristica fragrans Note: Middle (To learn more...
by Liz Fulcher | May 26, 2017 | Blog, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday, Recipes and Blends
Today’s featured essential oil is sensually sweet and can calm everything from high blood pressure to an angry rage. Women, in particular, respond beautifully to Ylang Ylang. Cananga odorata var. genuina My personal relationship with Ylang Ylang: It’s...
by Liz Fulcher | May 12, 2017 | Blog, Fragrant Friday, Green Cleaning, Recipes and Blends
Today’s featured essential oil is a favorite for helping with allergies. I often diffuse it just because it smells so darn good! If you haven’t made the aquaintance of Laurel Leaf (aka Bay Laurel) yet, you’re in for a treat! Laurel Leaf (aka Bay...
by Liz Fulcher | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday, Recipes and Blends
Melissa is a beautiful lemony paradox. It’s easy to grow in abundance, yet the essential oil it produces is very costly. Nevertheless, I consider this aromatic a staple in my aromatherapy toolbox because of its powerful therapeutic properties for both body and...
by Liz Fulcher | Nov 3, 2016 | Blog, Essential Oils, Essential Oils & Hydrosols, Fragrant Friday, Hydrosols, Recipes and Blends, Remedies
Fennel~it’s not just for the kitchen! Essential Oil of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) My Personal Relationship with Fennel: After living in Rome for 12 years, I can’t help but think of Italy when I see or smell fennel. It is used a lot in Italian cooking, and often...
