Aug 12 2010
Don’t be scared by a name that sounds like a chemical. Essential Oil chemicals are naturally within the plants. Chemical components in essential oils give the oils natural therapeutic effects. Terpinen-4-ol is a great example. Oils rich in terpinen-4-ol are great for dealing with infection and helping to support the immune system.
Plai (Northeastern) Zingiber cassumunar, [...]
Jul 26 2010
Healing Burns
There are many wonderful carrier oils that can nourish the skin and speed the healing of a burn on your skin. Baobab oil, Shea butter and Tamanu oil are three of my current favorites.
Baobab: The oil is made from the fruit of the Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) by cold pressing the seed of the [...]
Jun 22 2010
As educators, we have the privilege of reading and grading research papers written by students with many perspectives and unique insights. Tomoko is an Aromahead Institute online Aromatherapy Certification Program student. She recently submitted her research paper and I asked her permission to share the end of her paper with you.
“We all are living with [...]
Jun 14 2010
Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata) is one of my favorite essential oils. The oil is made up of two significant components, linalol and linalyl acetate. The aroma is minty with citrus undertones and very fresh!
So what is significant about linalol and linalyl acetate?
Properties of linalol: airborne antimicrobial, analgesic (always welcomed!), calming, antibacterial, antifungal (candida), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, [...]
May 25 2010
Want to know some of my favorite blends for salt scrubs?
I leave mine right in the shower or by the tub, and use them every few days. If I want to use them on my face, I substitute the salt for brown sugar and the rest of the recipe stays the same.
1. Coconut/Orange Tropical Scrub
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