Aromatherapy Articles

In your journey into aromatherapy you may come across some terms which seem quite obscure, many of which are somewhat scientific in nature. To help you through this labyrinth and in case some of these are unfamiliar to you, here we explain some of the more common terms, as well as a few that are

All essential oils come from plant material of some kind and if we group the oils according to the part of the plant from which they are obtained we can get a detailed insight into their properties and uses. Whole plant Oils from the flowering tops/whole plant often come from herbs in the Lamiaceae and

Welcome to Oshadhi! Here you will find out how Oshadhi came to be, and how you can connect with us. Oshadhi stands as a beacon of purity, diversity, and captivating scents. Oshadhi is a movement, celebrating life, beauty, wisdom, and health through essential oils, hydrosols, and skincare. Dive into our world, where nature’s treasures are

Research carried out in 2022 by University College London found that cognitive decline in older people has more than doubled in 10 years. The study showed that whilst the number of people reporting concerns about their memory had remained stable, the number of people found to have cognitive decline, a step beyond memory concern, had

Essential oils come from different parts of the plant, and knowing which part can give us deep and useful insights into their therapeutic use. Below is an interesting graphic showing how many Oshadhi oils come from each of the different plant parts. Those with images are essential oil families with many variants, for example the

Absolutes are plant oils produced by the process of extraction Some plants do not allow the creation of an essential oil through steam distillation, either because the yield is so minute as to make it prohibitively expensive, or because the heat may adversely affect the aroma of the oil. In such cases extraction may be

Many factors affect the cost of essential oils Essential oils vary enormously in price,  For example, 1 ml of Turkish Rose oil costs as much as a 100 ml of Sweet Orange oil. There are many variables that are responsible for price differences: The availability of the plant The yield of the oil it gives

Confusion about plant names The common name and country of origin of an essential oil can provide important information about its quality however there is still room for confusion. Many oils share the same or similar common names, or are named in a way that can be misleading to the customer. This is why it

What are essential oils? Essential oils are concentrated aromatic compounds extracted from plants. A pure essential oil is a natural product taken from a single plant species. Not all plants produce essential oils, but in the ones that do, essential oils can be extracted from the stems, leaves, flowers, roots or fruits. Aromatherapy is the

Essential oils interact with the body through the nose and they are also absorbed through the skin. There is also a benefit in just surrounding yourself with the energetic value of the oil. This guide helps you to find different ways to use essential oils for topical and ambient application. Using essential oils for an

Essential oils can be produced in a number of different ways: Steam Distillation Most essential oils are produced by steam distillation (see picture montage on this page of Nana Mint production in Morocco). Steam distillation should ideally be by low or medium pressure without the use of chemical solvents. Unfortunately, the distiller or producer is

When you buy an essential oil … It’s important to know as much as possible about the origin of the essential oil you buy. This includes how it has been grown, harvested, and distilled. This is the specific cultivation information that we give: Cultivation Certified Organic Farming [Cert org] No use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides,

Is it worth paying extra for organic essential oils? Whichever of the methods of using essential oils you use, quality is extremely important. It is the energy and therapeutic quality of the oil that will ensure maximum benefit. So, where possible, it is wise to use certifed organic essential oils or wild crafted essential oils.

As well as providing you with products of the highest energetic quality and purity, we also want to offer useful and interesting information. The purpose of these pages is broaden your understanding, and maybe fill in some gaps, by providing you with information which we hope will be useful to help you understand more about