clinical aromatherapy

Creating products for resale is inspiring and so rewarding, but when it comes to creating a label, things can get confusing. You want your label to give the customer relevant information, include enough cautions to protect yourself, and still be attractive to make your business look great. So what should you include on your label [...]

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Make your Own Inhaler for Muscle Tension

by Andrea Butje on March 18, 2013

When it comes to muscle tension, it makes perfect sense to apply a relaxing, pain relieving blend topically, right over the area that is sore. So why a muscle tension aromatherapy inhaler? The answer lies in the connection between your nervous system, and muscle tension and pain. An essential oil inhaler can calm your nervous system, which in [...]

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3 Great Recipes for Lavender

by Andrea Butje on March 2, 2013

The floral, fresh, herbaceous and sweet scent of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a tranquil and often familiar aroma, making it a truly popular scent. Today, Lavender is grown in a number of countries, including the USA, France, India, Bulgaria, Hungary, New Zealand, Croatia, Australia and  Spain. Lavender aromatherapy recipes are popular in all those countries [...]

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Community

by Andrea Butje on November 2, 2011

About a year ago, we received this story via email from one of our South African distillers about community farms and the power they hold to change lives for the better. This heartwarming story about the impact of community farms has been on my mind lately, and I’d love to share it with you again! [...]

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Aromahead Institute’s 400-hour Scholars Program

by Andrea Butje on August 10, 2011

Interested in becoming certified in Aromatherapy? The Aromahead Institute Scholar’s Program is designed to meet the highest level of Aromatherapy Certification in the USA. The Aromahead Institute Scholar’s Program provides an inspiring combination of courses leading to qualification to practice as a Clinical Aromatherapist. The 400-hour program includes advanced training in aromatherapy chemistry, related anatomy and physiology, therapeutic [...]

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Balsam Fir Essential Oil

by Andrea on January 28, 2011

Common Name: Balsam Fir Latin Name: Abies balsamea Balsam Fir is one of my closest essential oil companions. My experience highlights Balsam Fir essential oil’s wonderful immune supportive, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. The pronounced monoterpene content of Balsam Fir essential oil suggests it can support movement in the body. This means it can open up the [...]

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