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The Plant Behind the Oil: Plai
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”.
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Pathways to Personal Growth-Aromatherapy & Trauma
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”.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Oregano
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.
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Succeed: Healthy Outlets for Personal Growth
The changes, though expected, have caused me to re-evaluate how I want to fill the space of my days.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Thyme Benchmark
Each subspecies may exhibit variations in essential oil composition and adaptability to specific ecological conditions.
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Succeed: A Mindful Sit with Vetiver
Imagine the scent of vetiver enveloping you. It may feel earthy, rich, and grounding, like the soil after a gentle rain.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Vetiver
The roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides are the source of vetiver essential oil, a highly valued product in the perfume and cosmetics industries.
Succeed: Pathways to Personal Growth - All You Need Is Love...
At first, the practice can feel a bit contrived, but after a few letters, I found it to be very therapeutic and a way to be kind to myself when the unkind internal voices can be rather brutal.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Catnip
Nepeta cataria is known for its resilience and ability to grow in diverse environments.
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A Mindful Sit with Tamala
I can think of multiple situations throughout my day where unhelpful thoughts can cling like packing peanuts, throwing off my balance, and clouding my judgment.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Tamala
As a part of forest ecosystems, this species supports biodiversity by providing an excellent habitat for a large number of birds and small mammals, which facilitates its regeneration and contributes to the overall health of its environment.
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Tulsi October 2024 Replay
Thank you for joining us for our Thrive LIVE session with Tulsi. Whether you're watching it for the first time or again, we've created this page to revisit as often as you like.
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Mindful Sit with Tulsi
Now that you’ve found your comfortable quiet space, take a moment to move your body to work out any areas where you might notice any discomfort.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Tulsi
If you have a friend or neighbor with an established Tulsi plant, you can simply take a cutting and remove any flowers, and a few leaves growing on the bottom of the stem.
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Too Much of a Good Thing?
It wasn’t long before I noticed that my head was aching and my stomach was nauseous.
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The Oil Within the Plant: Laurel Leaf
"The Laurel is a plant of extreme vitality: if cut down, it will regrow from roots that remain alive. Its essential oil expresses the same strength and vitality when put to therapeutic use.
A Mindful Plant Sit
A Mindful Sit with Sweet Marjoram
Take a deep breath in, inhaling the crisp, refreshing scent of the air around you. Feel the coolness of the air as you breathe in, filling your lungs with calmness and clarity. As you exhale, release any tension or worries that you may be carrying.
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The Plant Behind the Oil: Sweet Marjoram
Modern research supports several health benefits associated with sweet marjoram (herb).
