by Liz Fulcher | Jul 20, 2024 | Blog, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
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...
by Liz Fulcher | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog, Essential Oil Profiles, Essential Oil Spotlight, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
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...
by Liz Fulcher | Jul 4, 2024 | Blog, Essential Oil Spotlight, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
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...
by Liz Fulcher | Jun 14, 2024 | Blog, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
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...
by Liz Fulcher | Jun 8, 2024 | Blog, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
As both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres slip into their new seasons of Fall and Spring respectively, people begin to increase their physical activity. Whether you are suddenly raking piles of leaves, riding your bike, or hitting the gym, vigorous exercise and...
by Liz Fulcher | Jun 6, 2024 | Blog, DIY Recipes, Essential Oil Profiles, Essential Oil Spotlight, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
Today’s featured essential oil has become a favorite of mine over the years. It has grounding qualities that can help stabilize and assuage an overactive mind, thus helping prevent mental burnout. Essential Oil of Patchouli Pogostemon cablin I found this great...
by Liz Fulcher | May 31, 2024 | Blog, Essential Oils, Fragrant Friday
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...
by Liz Fulcher | May 10, 2024 | Aromatherapy Articles, Fragrant Friday
Today’s featured aromatic is a natural sedative, and can be used to promote sound sleep and ease feelings of depression, especially after childbirth. I wish I had known about this oil after my son was born and post-partum depression hit me hard. It has a warm...