A Nice Day for Anise
If you enjoy the scent of black licorice, then it could be a good day for you to use Anise (Pimpinella anisum) essential oil. The oil, steam-distilled from Anise seed, […]
Category Archives: Essential Oil
An Angelic Oil for Anxiety and Immunity
Recently in a class on essential oil safety, the oil of Angelica root came up in discussion. Its safety issue is phototoxicity, which means that irritation can occur when skin […]
Playing with Plai
Plai (Zingiber cassumunar) is a plant related to ginger. The essential oils from both are distilled from the roots of the plants and they have similar therapeutic properties. However, Plai […]
Coriander or Cilantro? Are they the same oil?
Did you know that Coriander seed and Cilantro leaf come from the same plant (Coriandrum sativum)? If you look in the produce section at the market you will find leafy […]
Vetiver Brings You Down to Earth
Although Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) essential oil has an earthy smell, the plant is a tropical grass. It offers a dense, rich scent that is hard to describe, so I usually […]
Do You Use Yuzu?
Yuzu (Citrus junos) is an Asian fruit with a bumpy peel and a fun name. This member of the citrus family smells like a cross between a grapefruit and a […]
Aromatherapy Course in Colorado at CSCH
I love to learn as much as I love to teach. So, as I leave for an Aromatherapy class to further my studies, I share with you a class I am teaching […]
What the heck is copaiba balsam?
Recently I was asked if I carried Copaiba Balsam. Although I had heard of the oil, I was quite unfamiliar with it so it wasn’t a product I stocked. That’s […]
Sweet, Sweet Orange
When I first started writing blog articles, it was suggested that I write about Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil. At that time I thought the topic too simple because […]
Douglas Fir for What Ails You In Winter
A lessen-known conifer is Pseudotsuga menziesii, or Douglas Fir. It isn’t a true fir, instead being a member of the pine family, but it is a common Christmas tree variety. […]
