Aromatherapy Education and Resources
Aromatics International imports their Ylang Ylang (Canaga odorata) essential oil from a South African distiller who has been in the essential oil business since 1983. Along with being an exceptional Ylang Ylang distiller, Clive works with rural communities and emerging farmers to establish crops specifically for essential oils. His daughter, Jessica, works with him in [...]
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Lubanchem Limited was named after the company’s signature product–“Luban”–the Somali word for Frankincense, or the Boswellia species. The company is registered and based in Nairobi, Kenya. From their humble beginnings in 2002, the company now has its own facilities with 12,500 square feet of production area. Due to its ability to adapt and change proactively, [...]
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I hope you’re enjoying stories from my week traveling through Morocco–and all the Morocco photos I’ve been sending back! This amazing journey has given me the chance to experience the local essential oils and culture. I feel so fortunate to have the chance to connect with these people, their culture and the land itself. What [...]
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Andrea is in Morocco attending the annual IFEAT conference. IFEAT is the International Federation of Essential Oil and Aroma Trade. At the beautiful location, she has enjoyed food for lunch and snacks by the garden, Moroccan peppermint tea with traditional pouring style, relaxation in the multiple outside hammocks and beds among the tropical plants, the [...]
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This week, Andrea is traveling to Morocco on an amazing journey to experience the local aromatic plants, essential oil distillers, and culture. On her essential oil distillers trip, she made a stop in London. During her quick visit, she saw Royal Albert Hall and toured Hyde Park Gardens, which was in full bloom and gorgeous [...]
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I want to introduce you to Herbert Strobl, an amazing essential oil distiller who runs a business called Botanical Specialties. Herbert’s distillery is located in the Canadian portion of the Cascade mountain range facing the Pacific Ocean. He runs a certified organic essential oil herb farm and distillery. Herbert is a Horticultural Engineer from [...]
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