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The Tagetes genus includes about 50 species of annual herbs. One of the most common species used to produce tagetes essential oil is Tagetes minuta (also called Tagetes glandulifera Schrank). Other species…

In today’s episode, my special guest Nikki Fraser shares her wisdom on aromatherapy and women’s health. Nikki Fraser is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist from London Ontario. She has her own holistic practice,…

Nagarmotha essential oil, also called cypriol or cyperus, is produced from several of the about 700 species of sedges (grass-like plants) called cyperus. Most commonly, you’ll find nagarmotha oil made from Cyperus…

Tulsi, also called holy basil essential oil (Ocimum sanctum or Ociumum tenuiflorum), is a species of basil high in eugenol. Other essential oils rich in eugenol include clove bud and cinnamon leaf….

by Kirby Drake August 23, 2023 Cinnamon, a popular spice known for its distinct aroma and delightful flavor, has been cherished for centuries. However, beyond its culinary uses, cinnamon essential oil holds…

Forget-Me-Nots have been associated with everlasting love for centuries. The idea of these flowers embodying and assisting with remembrance of those who have passed on, and feeling in connection with those people,…

The most common use of amyris essential oil (Amyris balsamifera) is as a fixative in perfumes and soaps. Even though this essential oil also goes by the name West Indian sandalwood, it…

When I first started my Mama Love business I had twelve flower essence aromatherapy formulas that were spiritually guided for purposes I needed and thought other people could use as well. One…

You can make your own essential oil bathroom cleaning products. Essential Oil Bathroom Cleaning Sprays Use these blends to wipe down bathroom surfaces. Spot test blends on delicate surfaces. Note: To better…

We have a beautiful Dogwood tree in my apartment complex. It is truly a vision of grace and beauty in early springtime and that is something I remember about wild Dogwoods in…

You can make your own essential oil kitchen cleaner. Note: To better disperse the essential oils in water-based blends, you can add a few drops of solubilizer. All-Purpose Cleaning All-Purpose Cleaning Spray…

“Into the Garden” is available on Fine Art America Into the garden I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. — Jessie Willcox Smith My gardening is all done via…

Uses for essential oils include a variety of home and personal applications, as well as body and hair care, face care, and aromatherapy healing. Here’s a list of the articles on this…

Are you finding it challenging to collaborate effectively within a group? Perhaps you’re part of a diverse team that needs to work cohesively for the greater good. It can feel hard, sometimes…

Aromatherapy uses two types of galangal essential oil: Lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum Hance), also known as Chinese ginger Greater galangal (Alpinia galanga), also known as Siam Ginger or Thai Ginger You may…

A song by Dave Mason comes to mind as I start to write this blog post: “There ain’t no good guy, there ain’t no bad guy, There’s only you and me and…

Kaffir lime essential oil (Citrus hystrix) is an uncommon oil also called combava, leech lime, or makrut lime. Two types of this essential oil are available: Kaffir lime leaf is steam distilled…

It can be so heartwarming to introduce a new pet to your household and see your other pets welcome the newcomer with open paws and become best friends! But that’s not what…

Kanuka essential oil (Kunzea ericoides or Leptospermum ericoides), also called white tea tree oil, belongs to the same plant family as tea tree and manuka essential oils. Plant family: Myrtaceae Production: Steam…

Because flower essences are usually made by floating freshly picked flowers in water at the height of their blooming power and letting their essence, their energetic imprint, to be infused into the…

Lemon tea tree essential oil (Leptospermum petersonii) comes from the same plant family as the more commonly used tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). Because the lemon-scented oil has a less medicinal…

I’m feeling great now, but a week ago I temporarily fell off my emotional horse. I was feeling overwhelmed on my day job and horrified by the news from Lahaina, I wasn’t…