Feb 16 2010
Common name: Sitka Spruce
Latin name: Picea sitchensis
I am always interested in essential oils that contain beta-myrcene as part of their chemical make-up. The most recent Sitka Spruce we imported from one of our French distillers has 23.5% beta-myrcene. The research on beta-myrcene indicates that the component offers analgesic, anti-inflammatory and CNS (Central Nervous System) sedative [...]
Dec 11 2009
At Aromahead Institute we make travel kits during the Aromatherapy Certification Program. Below is a list of all the various blends we made in small travel size bottles (such cute bottles). Each person chose 10 of these blends to make and all ten blends easily fit into a small quart size clear plastic travel bag!
Hand [...]
Nov 10 2009
I have been making this lip balm lately that I love. This new lip balm has all the wonderful features Maria wrote about in her blog post on last year, called Lip Balm – A Love Story.
As we come into the winter season, it is especially nice to have a lip balm that holds the [...]
Nov 05 2009
Kimba is so happy we clean with natural products!
On Aromatics International we have a recipe section with successful blends we have made over the years. I recently added several new recipes for cleaning products: a hand cleanser and a hand soap (the soap is listed under colds and flu).
I find that when I clean with [...]
Nov 03 2009
Swine flu is a huge issue in the United States and Canada this season. Many are scrambling to find vaccinations and others are seeking Tamiflu and other over-the-counter drugs. Meanwhle the message of natural prevention is obscured by controversy and hype!
You can take very real and effective steps at home to protect yourself and your [...]
Oct 05 2009
With the holiday season coming up, you may be thinking about putting together blends as gifts for your friends and loved ones. Handmade gifts can be a wonderful way to show your appreciation without breaking the budget.
Did you know that each month, we list several products on sale at Aromatics International? Right now, seven essential [...]
