Essential Oil Allies: Green Myrtle
Green myrtle essential oil is distilled from the leaves of the evergreen shrub known as Myrtus communis (a.k.a., True Myrtle). Myrtle has an entire botanical family named after it (Myrtaceae) which contains several aromatics of accord such as the Melaleuca and Eucalyptus genera. Myrtle, with its small green leaves and white flowers which bear…
Ayurvedic Aromatherapy for Dogs
When I began formally training for my Ayurvedic Holistic Health Counselor certification, I was the proud pet parent of a very cute and lovable, but highly anxious and aggressive dog, Lulu. She was definitely a country dog living in the big city and besides a lot of exercise, there wasn’t much I could do to…
How to Store Your Essential Oils
How should I store my essential oils? This is one of the most popular questions that I tend to get during the classes I teach, and for a good reason. The information we find online usually recommends placing them in the refrigerator, but seldom explains the why and how. And when you are a…
Essential Oil Allies: Angelica Root
Angelica root essential oil is obtained from the cleaned and dried fleshy roots of Angelica archangelica (Apiaceae (Carrot) family). This herb favors temperate climates in the Northern hemisphere and may often be found growing near rivers and moist-shady areas as it prefers cool, damp soil. Angelica is a biennial, like most plants classified in…
Diffusing For Fall
Brrrr! Temperatures are dropping and you might find yourself wanting to snuggle into fluffy blankets and wrap your hands around a mug of your favorite warm beverage. Fall is indeed upon us! However, as much as I adore watching The Nightmare Before Christmas for the hundredth time in a cozy sweater with a delicious pumpkin…
How Essential Oils Can Help You Face Your Fears
As we approach Halloween season, aka scary movie-watching season, let’s talk about fear. Whether it is the fear you feel during a visit to a haunted house (some might call it fun – I don’t), or fear from a life-threatening situation, or the deep-rooted fear from general life situations (fear of change, fear of…