The Fragrant Note

Pin itMy husband and I love essential oils.  We use thieves whenever he feels an illness coming on.  You know, the feeling that lets you know you might be sick in the morning?  And he never gets sick. –R. & C. Hamilton — Hawaii

Pin itJust exactly what IS d-limonene? d-Limonene is an incredibly versatile, natural chemical which can be used in many ways.  Yes, a natural chemical we get from processing oil from the rinds of citrus.  It is extremely safe and more effective than typical cleaning solutions.  In the past 10 years, demand has grown considerably.  It [...]

Pin itHealin’ Notes – Not just old wives’ tales Quote from essential oils desk reference:  “A university in Japan experimented with diffusing different oils in the office.  When they diffused lemon, there were 54 percent fewer errors. … When oils were diffused while studying and taking a test, test scores increased by as much as [...]

Pin itI try to use fresh herbs, right from my garden.  Gardening can be such fun!  This year, as I try to add new plants to my garden, I’m finding I need to create soil they like.  Is your soil too alkaline? A natural, aromatic way to increase the acidity in your soil is to [...]

Pin itDid you know..? …the lemon tree appears to have its origins in India? …the lemon tree was first cultivated in Italy in the 5th century? …the Romans used the lemon to help cure bad breath? …lemon oil has been used as an insect repellent? …Lemon essential oil is also an effective remedy against gastric [...]

Pin itHow to know?? – Part 3 Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils must be grown, harvested, and processed in a certain way.  The second part of the process involves using proper cultivation methods:  Wet, or dry? For example:  I want to grow lavender.  It thrives best in a dryer soil, and can even do well if [...]