The fragrant white blossoms of bitter orange trees yield the precious Neroli essential oil. Gentle, yet strong, Neroli has been highly esteemed for centuries. Practical uses for Neroli oil Neroli essential oil has an extraordinary ability to uplift and soothe the spirits. Acting as a potent mood enhancer, it effectively changes agitation and instability to
Articles on Essential Oils
How to Choose a Frankincense Essential Oil
When it comes to Frankincense the array of options might seem overwhelming. However, it’s actually pretty simple. The Boswellia Frankincense oils are subtly different in chemistry and aroma but their effects are similar. This means that you can confidently choose any of these Frankincense essential oils to enjoy their benefits. That said, other species are
5 Ways to use Cardamom essential oil
Cardamom essential oil is a fragrant powerhouse with many uses. Derived from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamom plant, this essential oil is prized for its delightful, warm, and spicy aroma. It has many potential health and wellness benefits and is fast becoming a favourite in aromatherapy. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, Cardamom
An Introduction to Clary Sage Essential Oil
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is a perennial herb that originally hails from the Mediterranean region. It is now cultivated in other areas such as the United States and Russia and is one of the key oils in modern aromatherapy. Cultural and Historical Significance The traditional use of Clary Sage dates back to Roman times. It
Palo Santo Essential Oil: A Spiritual Aid for Meditation
How to Use Palo Santo in Meditation When used in meditation, Palo Santo essential oil creates a serene and uplifting atmosphere. Its warm, woody scent helps to calm the mind, reduce stress, and encourage a sense of inner peace. Many people find that diffusing the oil during meditation enhances their ability to focus. To incorporate
Introducing Oshadhi: Your Gateway to the World of Essential Oils
Discover the Essence of Oshadhi Welcome to Oshadhi, a world where purity, diversity, and captivating scents converge. Oshadhi’s name is a Sanskrit word which signifies the power of plants to harness sunlight and create aromatic oils. Embrace the natural, unaltered essence of plant oils and join us in celebrating life, beauty, wisdom, and health. Unveiling
Essential oils from different parts of the plant
To better understand the properties of the diverse range of essential oils derived from various plants, it is sometimes helpful to categorize them based on the specific part of the plant from which the oil is extracted. The following graphical representation illustrates essential oils originating from different plant components. Whole plant Oils derived from the
Over 60s show cognitive improvement with essential oils
‘Use it or lose it’. This advice is often used to explain the benefits of yoga, pilates and other stretching routines, as well as cardiovascular exercise: keep the muscles active or they lose their tone. This precept has also been applied to the idea of slowing down the onset of dementia, with older people being
Lydia Bosson’s book on Hydrosols
Hydrosols (also known as hydrolats) have been variously described as ‘The forgotten aromatherapy’ and ‘The new aromatherapy’. The implication, I suppose, is that we used to know a lot about them, and in the future we will know a lot about them, but at the moment we don’t! This is probably quite a good reflection
How to get to know a new oil
As we delve more deeply into the world of essential oils, it becomes clear that they have the potential to become our ‘helpers’ on many different levels of our experience. (I know that this is a theme that has come up in previous newsletters, but I feel it bears repeating.) The physical realm (cuts and
The Aromatree – A new book by Salvatore Battaglia
It is said that we fit into two categories: ‘big picture’ people and ‘detail’ people. But there are some who tick both boxes, and Salvatore Battaglia is one of those. Sal is probably known to you for his comprehensive classic text book The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy in which he offers copious amounts of detail
Three stages to understand Lavandin
It sometimes seems that our understanding of Lavandin can go through three stages. The first is to see it as a type of Lavender. This is completely understandable because it has an aroma which is distinctly ‘lavender-ish’ and a name that suggests a connection. And in a way it is ‘lavender’. Lavandin is actually a
Thyme: One Plant – So Many Expressions
The Crucial Process of Distillation and the True Art of Essential Oil Production
You probably wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t already have an interest in quality of essential oils. So it’s worth taking time to go more deeply into the factors that determine the characteristics of the end product. Did you know that distillation is one of the critical factors that determines whether we end up
The New Generation of Essential Oils and Two Different Ways of Looking at Nature
Would you agree with me that there are, broadly speaking, two different ways of looking at our relationship with Nature? The modern scientific approach sees Nature as something ‘out there’ that we need to understand, measure, modify, make use of, and maybe even ‘conquer’. Traditional cultures on the other hand tend to see Nature rather