I discovered aromatherapy through massage school and never looked back. In addition to teaching aromatherapy courses, I support Aromahead students through case studies and research paper processes.
While specific traditional uses of Agonis fragrans by Indigenous Australians are not well-documented, it's worth noting that related species within the Myrtaceae family, such as tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), have been used by Aboriginal communities for their medicinal properties.
I have such a strong visceral response, wishing I were a genie with the magical powers to make myself small and able to transport myself down into the bottle.
It is often mistaken for common ginger (Zingiber officinale) but has distinct characteristics, including its bluish-purple rhizome and more intense camphor-like aroma. Some might even call this plant “Ginger’s cooler cousin”.
In the forty years that I’ve been dabbling in the mix of Western medicine, alternative complementary care, and plant medicine, I’ve experienced personally and observed in my clients, that we all have “things to heal”.
Oregano has long been valued for its medicinal benefits. It possesses potent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, primarily due to its high content of carvacrol and thymol.
The changes, though expected, have caused me to re-evaluate how I want to fill the space of my days.
Each subspecies may exhibit variations in essential oil composition and adaptability to specific ecological conditions.
Imagine the scent of vetiver enveloping you. It may feel earthy, rich, and grounding, like the soil after a gentle rain.
The roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides are the source of vetiver essential oil, a highly valued product in the perfume and cosmetics industries.