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The Plant Behind the Oil: Rock Rose
They revered the goats from whose beards this celestial substance was gathered, and pharaohs would adorn themselves with fake beards of goat furs saturated in labdanum (cistus resin) to symbolize their connection to the heavenly world.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Laurel Leaf
Laurel has a host of common names, including bay tree, bay leaf tree, bay laurel, sweet bay, sweet bag, Grecian laurel, and true laurel.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Hops
But hops also has a history of usage extending beyond its classic inclusion in beers, and it offers many benefits as an aromatic herb and essential oil.
Beachy Reads
Book Review: The Drunken Botanist
The entire narrative is resplendent with facts and folklore, often presented with a touch of mischievous cleverness...
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Davana
Davana has been cherished in its homeland for generations for its unique fragrance and beneficial properties.
Personal Stories-Quick Tips
Rooted Clarity
I realized how much my connection with my plant friends had waned during the long winter when all but the hardy conifers were bare of foliage, and how very much my spirit missed it.
Rejuvenating Hand Scrub
Our hands work hard for us, and they deserve some special attention. An aromatic hand scrub is a lovely way to revitalize our skin and boost our mood!
Botanicals & Infusions
Fennel Seed Infused Oil
However, citronella java has potential to be blended with a variety of essential oils to bring out its diverse aroma facets and to mellow its sharper notes.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Citronella Java
This is the true citronella, a hardy grass that has a far more complex aroma and a greatly more appreciable scope of application than a bug-repellent candle on the back deck.
Personal Stories-Quick Tips
Wonder & Wisdom: Hyssop Chemotypes
Powerful hyssop yields essential oils of distinctly varying chemistry, and each of these oils has its own safety profile.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Hyssop
The humble hyssop is a cheerful, hardy, potently fresh yet pleasantly sweet member of the mint family that has been humans' faithful ally for thousands of years, revered for its wide range of cleansing, health-supportive properties from ancient times to the present day.
Essential Oil Recipes
A Recipe For Restoration
Our little bottles of essential oils hold the life essence of plants, ready to calm our nervous systems, lift our hearts, and remind us that we are not alone on this journey.
Personal Stories-Quick Tips
Positive Identification is a Positive!
I had made a batch of solid deodorant for family use and had popped the extra tins in my aromatherapy fridge…without labeling them. I was in a hurry to tidy up and had other things I needed to do, and I blithely thought, 'oh, I will remember what those are.' Famous last words!
Personal Stories-Quick Tips
An Exercise in Component Blending with Tea Tree
When I am blending for a primarily physical issue, I frequently choose to approach it from a chemistry perspective
Essential Oil Recipes
Bergamot Safety
Before we blissfully bask in balmy bergamot and begin blessing our blends with its beautiful presence, we must remember that it is one of our most phototoxic essential oils and requires thoughtful usage.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Bergamot
Energetically, bergamot is considered exceptionally harmonizing. It has an ability to simultaneously soothe and uplift, and it encourages coherence between the mind, body, and emotions.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Opopanax
Despite its disputed origins, this ancient healing resin has been known and renowned for centuries. Woven within the layers of its vibrant aroma are mysterious and wonderful stories of a tenacious tree sweetly scenting the air of a wild, arid land.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Ginger
This remarkable rhizome has proved its value over thousands of years and firmly established itself in the cuisines and healing traditions of cultures across the globe.
