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Learn about Tarragon Essential Oil – Artemisia dracunculus
Tarragon Essential Oil Artemisia dracunculus L. Other common names: Little Dragon, Mugwort (French), Dragon sage-wort, Dragon wormwood, Estragon, False tarragon Botanical Family: Asteraceae syn. Compositae Botany: Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus L., is an aromatic,...
Helichrysum Species
The genus Helichrysum Miller, belonging to the Asteraceae (syn. Compositae) family, includes approximately 500-600 species that are widespread throughout the World. The Helichrysum species are xerophytes (meaning they are plants that have adapted in such a way that...
Blending by Plant Part: Morphology
Blending by Morphology Written by: Jade Shutes WATCH OUR BLENDING WEBINAR (FREE!) Introduction to Morphology Blending I define ‘morphology’ as a method of intuitively approaching essential oils based upon the messages or energetics inherent within each individual...
Essential Oil Research
Finding great research on specific essential oils can be time consuming but if you are a research junkie like me, here are some great resources that I pulled together for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. Research Sites American Botanical Council The...
Cape Chamomile
Cape Chamomile Eriocephalus punctulatus Calming and soothing. Relieves stress and calms anxiety. A wonderful oil for wound healing, be it on an emotional or physical level. Relieves itchiness and soothes inflammation. Healing Facial Elixir 5 drops Cape chamomile...
Explore Litsea cubeba
May Chang Litsea cubeba Litsea cubeba oil is distilled from the small, pepperlike fruits of the tree of Litsea cubeba. It belongs in the Lauraceae, which also includes Avocado (Persea sp.), Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum sp.). It contains a rich...
Inula: Inula graveolens essential oil
Inula Dittrichia graveolens (L.) W. Greuter syn. Inula graveolens (L.) Desf. Synonyms: Erigeron graveolens, Inula graveolens (L.) Desf., Solidago graveolens (L.) Lam., Paniopsis graveolens Raf., Cupularia graveolens (L.), Pulicaria graveolens (L.) Botanical family:...
Essential Oils to deter Wasps!
WASPS! A few days ago I was looking out my kitchen window as I was doing the dishes and I noticed a few wasps hanging around and then disappearing under the wood railings of the deck. I thought, I bet the peppermint and/or lemongrass would prevent them from building...
5 Essential Oils, Many Blends
I was blessed to receive 5 essential oils from a new company recently. As I opened the package and began reviewing (experiencing) these new essential oils, I was first struck by the energetic clarity and vibrancy of these essential oils. They have a presence that is...
About Eucalyptus globulus and 1,8 cineole
Eucalyptus, Blue Gum Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Common names: Blue gum, blue mallee, eucalyptus, Tasmanian blue gum Scientific name: Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Botanical family: Myrtaceae Conservation status: Least concern We often think of Australia as the place...
Aromatherapy and Grieving
Written by: Marika Fleri Especially dedicated to close friends who lost someone dear throughout the past year and to my Daddy Anthony Balzan who still lives in me and my children. Grief, a single word: A short word to describe an abyss of emotions. A deep...