The Plant Behind the Oil: Carrot Seed
A favorite childhood bouquet filler, Queen Anne’s Lace, is the same species as the garden carrot. A close look at the plant behind carrot seed essential oil, from its two-year life cycle to the bristly fruits that carry the oil.
The Plant Behind the Oil: White Fir
White fir (Abies concolor): how to know the tree, from upright cones that fall apart on the branch to its place in folklore and ritual.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Petitgrain
Historically valued in perfumery and traditional medicine, petitgrain has gained recognition in modern aromatherapy for its calming, balancing, and restorative properties.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Roman Chamomile
Historically, Chamaemelum nobile has been valued across many cultures for both its medicinal and symbolic properties.
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.
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.
