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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….
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…
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…
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]
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]
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.
To some extent, the definition you get may depend on who you ask.
The invention of steam distillation contributed significantly to the development of perfumery, in perfecting the extraction of fragrances. The steam distillation technology significantly influenced Western scientific developments.
The term “therapeutic quality” simply means that the oils are of the very best quality and are completely natural with no components added or removed.