The Plant Behind the Oil: Sweet Basil
Basil carries a deeply symbolic meaning across cultures. Its name is derived from the Greek basilikon, meaning “royal,” reflecting its esteemed status.
The Oil Within the Plant: Sweet Basil
The linalool CT (chemotype) is the chemotype used in professional aromatherapy practice. It is the safest for topical application, offers the broadest therapeutic range, and is the one we're addressing in this article.
A Split Beak and a New Path
Eventually, I was told this type of damage could take years to fully grow out, and that stabilization alone wouldn’t be enough.
The Oil Within the Plant: Black Pepper
This article looks at black pepper essential oil not as a culinary crossover, but as a therapeutically reliable oil.
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.
The Oil Within the Plant: Elemi
This article takes a look at elemi, drawing from its chemistry, established therapeutic component research, and traditional use to clarify where it fits in the practice of aromatherapy and how it can be used thoughtfully and safely in practice.
