This is the beginning of our new deeper look series. As we mentioned in our last post introducing this series, we will be exploring ten essential oils more deeply with the specific objective of sharing the following information about each oil: Healing/medicinal properties; Aromatic, topical or internal applications; Plant character traits; and Mind, body, spirit […]
When we think of Easter, most of us think of new life and new beginnings. In the Christian tradition Easter is about resurrection, freedom and hope for new life. Many people that are unfamiliar with the healing properties of essential oils think they are merely sweet-smelling natural perfumes (like Lavender or Rose). They may go […]
“In France today, many medical doctors and hospitals prescribe essential oils as an alternative to antibiotic treatment, whereas in most other countries the idea of using natural aromatics as a form of medical treatment is still very radical.” As Julia Lawless pointed this out in her book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy in 1997, […]
Love and romance: the ultimate experience. Everything from heartache, heart break, war and peace to knots in your stomach and lumps in your throat. It’s what we all crave—but how can we heighten the love and romance in our own lives using essential oils? A little bit of understanding Well, with a little bit of […]
Frankincense, also called olibanum, is an aromatic resin obtained from trees in Somalia (more than 82% of the world’s supply), particularly the Boswellia sacra and Boswellia carterii trees. The English word “Frankincense” is derived from Old French “franc encens” meaning high quality incense. The resin is known as olibanum, in Arabic al-lubān meaning “that which […]
Essential oils are aromatic chemical compounds that are extracted from different parts of plants and trees, from the flowers, leaves, stems, barks, seeds and roots. We know that essential oils are absorbed into the body aromatically through the olfactory system. From the nasal cavity, the aromatic compounds in essential oils are carried to the brain […]
Essential oils are unique in that their efficacy begins at the aromatic level. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, an essential oil need not be ingested, nor even applied like a medical cream, to affect your body to heal. The simple act of smelling an essential oil begins its work to heal the area of your body that […]
The last few nights I’ve been using Vetiver essential oil to help me sleep. Now let me tell you what a discovery I found out about Vetiver! Prior to using Vetiver, I’ve always used Lavender essential oil to help me calm down before sleeping. I lie in bed after a shower, drop a few drops […]
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds extracted from various parts of plants, grasses, herbs, flowers, seeds, fruit and trees. They are fragrant and rich and often they are colourless. Some oils such as frankincense and vetiver are golden in colour, while citrus oils tend to mirror the colour of the fruit. Historically, essential oils have […]
Two weeks ago I slipped up and bought a packet of cigarettes, after having stopped smoking for over six months. I was having a stressful time trying to find the balance between work and home life, and work out my priorities and my purpose… you know those moments when you roll up in a corner, […]
For relief of headaches, use Peppermint Essential Oil by applying a few drops on your fingertips and rubbing together with your thumb and then applying on your forehead, temples and around the back of your head and neck at your hairline. Lie down for 10 minutes and breathe in Peppermint Essential Oil directly from the […]
