The Fragrant Note

Pin itIf you’ve been growing herbs this year, you may have a lot of herbal help just waiting for you-ready to assist you in dealing with the effects of Halloween. There have been many plants identified to soothe and calm your spirit, as well as keep you out of harm’s way. If you haven’t been [...]

Pin itI was chatting with my daughter, Camai, yesterday.  She said it would be nice to have feet that were warm.  I mentioned that you can put cayenne pepper in your socks and it’ll help you stay toasty.  She did it, and even kept the socks on all night.  Her feet were definitely warmer.  The [...]

Pin itBack in November of 2007, I mentioned that I found the idea of notes, over-tones, and under-tones in regard to oils very interesting because of my joy in singing barbershop harmony. Healing happens in many ways.  In addition to oils, music is well known for its uplifting properties.  There is an anonymous poem that [...]

Pin itDID YOU KNOW… … Mandarin essential oil is extracted by cold compression of the fresh peels of these fruits and contains are alpha thujone, alpha pinene, beta pinene, camphene, citral, citronellal, gamma terpinolene, geranial, geraniol, limonene, linalool, methyl methylanthranilate, myrcene, nerol, sabinene and terpineol. Now what ARE those ingredients?  Are they natural?  What do [...]

Pin itWhen reading an article on addictions recently, the concept of addiction was brought together with science. It read that my lack of ability to steadily follow my goal toward health and fitness was influenced by Newton’s laws. Newton’s 1st law states: “Every body routines in a state of rest … unless it is compelled [...]

Pin itThe Aroma-Sonic is a very powerful Vaporizer made for Aromatherapy. In an area with very low humidity, it has been appreciated this summer as it has not only dispersed our favorite essential oils, it has given humidity to the air and helped to alleviate dry noses at night. Check out Diffuser World and bring [...]

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Pin itThere is a myth that tells us why mint has its name. The Greek god Pluto, ruler of the underworld, fell madly in love with a beautiful nymph, Mentha.  His jealous wife, Persephone, pounded her into the earth.  Pluto then turned poor Mentha into a wonderful healing, fragrant plant that gave him some consolation.

Pin itThe Reference Guide for Essential Oils with Pocket Guide is the ultimate guide to Aromatherapy.  Not only will this set be valued today but will become a treasured asset for many years to come.  Please check it out at Diffuser World.

Pin itRose Essential Oil helps you deal with grief.  I have found, personally, that when I’m feeling the tightening of my chest, and the increasing inability to breathe due to the stresses found in grief, a quick drop of Rose Essential Oil on my wrists, and a quick inhale straight from the bottle is highly [...]