The Beauty of Hydrosol Distillation

August 12, 2011

July found Larry and I headed to one of our favorite spots 1 hour north of Spokane, Washington in the wild country overlooking Lake Roosevelt.  This adventure was a time for learning and “hands on” experience making hydrosols.
Annie at Morning Myst Botonicals was our teacher and hostess.  Located on 280 acres of certified organic forest, [...]

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Babies, Mastitis & Thrush

May 12, 2011

Babies are a precious gift to us and bring such joy.  Along with the joy comes a lack of sleep and sometimes issues with breastfeeding.  My niece Misty and I worked together to bring about natural healing for her issues with Mastitis and Thrush.  Here is her story and hopefully it will be of help [...]

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Flower Show and Essential Oils! Great mix!

May 5, 2011

I am happy to introduce you to Sherran Blair, a budding Aromatherapist.  Sherran is a passionate gardener and Flower Arranging Judge with Garden Club of America with a long involvement in The Herb Society of America.   I love how Sherran has taken her knowledge and skills and has shared them with those in her circle [...]

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Easy Moisturizing Face Cream

April 1, 2011

Lotion and cream recipes are fun with sometimes satisfying results.   This recipe adapted from Rosemary Gladstar’s “Rosemary’s Perfect Cream”  is easy with satisfying results.  Fun and easy you’ll love the results.
While oil and water do not easily mix, this is a sure bet.  Or is it?  Read on.  A few tricks and we have [...]

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Simple pleasures of Winter: Aromatic Foot Bath

February 21, 2011

This time of year I love grabbing my cross country skis and heading for the mountains.  Today’s trek is right out the door of Aromatics International.  The winter months in Montana can be long but not boring!
I thrive on the simple pleasures and experiences of life as many of you do and thought I would [...]

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Myrtle – Myrtus communis, refreshing and invigorating.

February 15, 2011

Myrtle – Myrtus communis, has become one of my favorite essential oils.  Featured as the “Oil of the Month”, I have been using this oil almost daily, experiencing Myrtle’s illusive character.  I have found it to be soft, yet invigorating.  I love the freshness of the aroma and find that Myrtle can stand on its [...]

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GC report? Why they are important.

December 2, 2010

As an aromatherapist and a supplier of essential oils, I have learned that GC/MS reports are invaluable.
Pure essential oils are not just preferred but mandatory to achieve the therapeutic effect I might be looking for.  Adulterated oils or perfume oils will not offer therapeutic effects and may in fact cause allergies, headaches [...]

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Tamala – Essential oil of Nepal

December 1, 2010

Tamala Cinnamomum tamala essential oil is a little known essential oil that offers the aromatherapist a multitude of uses from the Lauraceae plant family.  Tamala has a bright Cinnamon aroma that is spicy and sweet.  The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the moderate-sized Evergreen tree.
The Tamala essential oil that [...]

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Breast Cancer, Essential oils and relaxation.

November 8, 2010

Breast cancer is a reality in many affluent countries.  If you haven’t experienced this disease, chances are you know someone who has.  The statistics show that 1 in 8 women will encounter this health hazard.  My first significant encounter was with my mother-in-law over 26 years ago.  People, with good intentions, approached our family with [...]

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Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca teretifolia)

October 25, 2010

Honey Myrtle is one of the four Melaleuca species offered by Aromatics International.   The others are:

Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia

Rosalina Melaleuca ericifolia

Niaouli ct 1,8 cineole Melaleuca quinquenervia ct 1,8 cineole

While most of the Melaleuca species offer Antifungal properties, they all vary in their chemical compositions.  Melaleuca teretifolia has the highest citral content of all the Melaleucas.  [...]

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