Free Shipping On Orders over $99 FREE SHIPPING ON RETAIL U.S. ORDERS OVER $99!

Articles written by Joie Power, Ph.D.

Woman Applying Insect Repellant
Recipes

Natural Bug Spray

Here’s a blend recipe we have found helpful. We feel it’s a huge improvement from commercial bug sprays. It’s easy to make, all-natural, and smells great.

Spring purple crocus flower
Aromatic Intelligence

Spring Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for the Season of “Wood”

Spring Aromatherapy: Did you know you can use aromatherapy to tame the seasonal imbalances of Spring?  Last year, I published three articles in my series  on Classical Chinese Medicine and aromatherapy. In the first article, Essential Oils for Late Summer, I give a brief explanation of Five Element Theory in Classical Chinese Medicine. Here’s a…

Young Woman
Aromatic Intelligence

Aromatherapy and Emotions

One of the central claims of aromatherapy is that scents can affect mood and evoke memories. If the smell of baking cookies, a smoky campfire, or a lover’s favorite perfume have ever transported you back in time, calling up long-forgotten events and feelings, then you have experienced the powerful association between aromas, emotions, and memories….

Winter Aromatherapy Article Dr. Joie Power header
Aromatic Intelligence

Winter Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for the Season of “Water”

Have you ever wondered how to use aromatherapy in the cooler, winter season? Last year, I published two articles in my new series about Classical Chinese Medicine and aromatherapy, Essential Oils for Late Summer and Autumn. In these articles I gave a brief explanation of the Five Element Theory that forms the basis of Classical…

Wintergreen Essential Oil
Aromatic Intelligence

Winter Skin Care with Essential Oils

Anyone who experiences the discomfort of dry skin learns the importance of skin care. What many don’t know is that you don’t need a store-bought lotion to keep your skin moisturized. In fact, since ancient times all over the world, vegetable oils and natural aromatics have been the primary saviors for dry skin. Some people…

Joyful Fitness Woman
Aromatic Intelligence

Autumn Aromatherapy: Harmonize with the Season of “Metal”

Chinese medicine associates each season with specific types of physical and emotional issues, as well as herbs and essential oils which may help to maintain balance or address imbalances when they occur. Here are some essential oils for Autumn. [Infographic]

artisan-aromatics-late-summer-essential-oils-featured
Aromatic Intelligence

Essential Oils for Late Summer

Chinese medicine associates each season with specific types of physical and emotional issues, as well as herbs and essential oils which may help to maintain balance or address imbalances when they occur. Here are some essential oils for Late Summer. [Infographic]

Artisan-Aromatics-dilution-chart-essential-oils
Aromatic Intelligence

Proper Dilution of Essential Oils for Topical Use

Essential oils have many great uses and can be a wonderful addition to a healthy lifestyle, but they must be used wisely if you want to enjoy their benefits. These days there is conflicting advice about essential oils and it can be difficult to make good decisions about their use.

    0
    Your Cart
    Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop
      Calculate Shipping

        Need Bulk Sizes?
        Save 60% on 8oz sizes of select oils