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February 2010

Aromatherapy Carrier Oil Spolight: Red Palm Oil

by Andrea on February 16, 2010

The Latin name for Red Palm oil is Elaeis guineensis. This bright red oil is produced from the flesh of the palm fruit. The fruits are washed and gently steamed for a few minutes to soften the pulp. The fruits are then pounded to separate the flesh from the nut. The flesh is placed in [...]

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The Healing Potential of Sitka Spruce

by Andrea on February 16, 2010

Common name: Sitka Spruce Latin name: Picea sitchensis I am always interested in essential oils that contain beta-myrcene as part of their chemical make-up. The most recent Sitka Spruce we imported from one of our French distillers has 23.5% beta-myrcene. The research on beta-myrcene indicates that the component offers analgesic, anti-inflammatory and CNS (Central Nervous [...]

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A guest post by Traci Dalrymple, founder of Kokokahn and Aromahead Institute graduate. My story begins nine years ago in Japan, where the use of essential oils as part of natural healing and wellness was first introduced to me. During my time in Japan I took a trip to Bali, fell in love, and discovered [...]

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