The Pelargonium Issue: A rose pelargonium by any other name would smell just as sweet! Written by Jade Shutes I recently submitted our Geranium monograph to be printed in a new journal called: The International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy. Whilst my...
“Rosaceae is an odd disorder which seems to defy understanding...” (Dr. Ronald Marks, cited by DelRosso 2012) Rosacea (pronounced "roh-ZAY-sha") is a chronic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the facial skin and is often characterized by flare-ups and...
Guest Blog written by: Elaine Mueller RN, HN-BC (Holistic Nurse, Board Certified) When I walk into a room full of people, my first response is to observe everyone before interacting. Then, as I notice one person I feel drawn to, I walk over to her/him and begin to...
This is from one of our advanced Aroma201 students. We alter name of client and leave out practitioners' name for confidentiality. CASE STUDY FORM Client hx and presenting problems: Monica is a 10 year old has been suffering for years with eczema. Has been very hard...
Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex Nees) Stapf syn. Andropogon citratus DC. ex Nees Taxonomy West Indian Lemongrass: Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex Nees) Stapf syn. Andropogon citratus DC. ex Nees East Indian Lemongrass: Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud) J.F. Watson...
This is not my typical researched or referenced article. Just a shared experience from a mother (me) about dealing with an acute ear infection (Otitis media) in my 5 year old son, Soren. Last Thursday evening my son woke up at around midnight crying saying that his...
Memory-based Response: A case study Intake Overview: D is a 56 y/o female who is married with 2 grown children living at home. She works full time in an office as a staff assistant. This requires much sitting and leaves her little time for exercise. She states her...
The aroma is the deepest manifestation of prana in a herb. Arjun Das - Ayurveda class notes While studying Ayurveda with my teacher, Arjun Das, I was struck by his poetic statements about Fennel. Arjun shared: Fennel is about digestion and transformation. Fennel...
For those of us who have a fascination with all things aromatic, I was excited to receive a book entitled "The Volatile Oils" by Eduard Gildemeister. I ordered the book which was published in 1922 for the pictures although there is some interesting information too. ...
Oregano: Origanum vulgare by Jade Shutes My interest in writing this article comes from the ongoing questions I receive from individuals regarding the internal use of essential oils. This week a student wrote in and asked about the internal use of Oregano and since I...
Wellness Wheel One Woman’s Journey for Healing By Heidi Nielsen When I think of the ways aromatherapy has transformed my life, I feel incredibly grateful. Whether I am hopping into the bath with some Lavender, using Peppermint on a tissue during a road trip, or...
Cardamom: Queen of Spices Walk gently upon the earth Falling in love with Cardamom this Autumn Season! When I smell cardamom I feel transported to a place between heaven and earth where my feet touch the earth gently and my mind feels clear and light. It ignites a...