The Plant Behind the Oil: Elemi
When I taught the certification program out of my home, I would burn this incense at my doorstep each morning when the students arrived, cleansing them energetically before they stepped into my home and encouraging their new phase of learning.
Root In: The Plant Behind the Oil Cypress
While studying in France, I can remember learning that the trees were planted as natural borders to separate farmland and acted as a windbreak to reduce pesticide blowing into other farmers' crops.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Sweet Fennel
Fennel has been part of human life since ancient times. The Greeks associated it with strength and courage; legend tells that Prometheus carried fire from the heavens to humanity in a hollow fennel stalk.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Jasmine
In contemporary practice, jasmine absolute is used in ways that bridge traditional knowledge and modern wellness.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Yuzu
In Korea, Yuzu (called Yuja) holds a place in folk medicine as a soothing remedy for winter ailments.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Gingergrass
Traditionally, gingergrass has been used in folk and Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of applications.
