The Many Scents of Ylang Ylang
In a previous blog post I discussed the uses of Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) essential oil, but I only hinted at its scent. It can be quite difficult to describe […]
Category Archives: Essential Oil
Fragrant Fennel
On a recent trip to the market I saw fresh fennel bulbs. Although the plant is not harvested locally this time of year, it is shipped in from other areas. […]
Breathing in the Scent of Pine
Here in the Rocky Mountains we are seeing gorgeous vistas of snow-covered ground highlighted by evergreen trees. The conifers of pine and spruce are bountiful in this region and are […]
Our New Essential Oil Kit
Have you been looking for a place to purchase high-quality essential oils? We at Elemental Aromas are proud to announce that we now sell a Kit of 20 oils. Often […]
Myrrh for Winter Well-Being
An essential oil that so clearly signifies winter and the holiday season is Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha). The resin is often mentioned in connection with the birth of Jesus, and is […]
May Chang’s Lemony Surprise
Anything lemon-scented gets my attention. The freshness of the aroma makes me happy and, sometimes, hungry (lemon thyme anyone?). So, when I encountered May Chang (Litsea cubeba) I was intrigued […]
Bergamot Take Me Away
This past weekend we changed our clocks for Daylight Savings Time. Now it seems as if the darkness of nightfall comes too early. With time and seasonal changes, we can […]
Eucalyptus to Keep Colds at Bay
As cold weather approaches so does the dreaded flu season. That’s when you will do anything to keep from getting that drippy nose and stuffed up head. You can try […]
News About Niaouli, a.k.a. MQV
The essential oil of Tea Tree is quite popular. In fact, you may be familiar with its latin name – Melaleuca alternifolia. The name “melaleuca” seems to have become synonymous […]
Carrot Oil: What’s in a name?
There is some confusion in Aromatherapy centered around the carrot. There are several different products based on Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) including an essential oil, a carbon dioxide extract, and […]
