Oct
08
2008
When I started working with Andrea Butje two years ago, I knew absolutely nothing about essential oils. My concept of Aromatherapy was limited to a general sense that Lavender was calming and Bath and Body Works carried a minty stress-relief lotion. As I began working on the Aromatics International website, I was shocked to [...]
Tags: Aromatherapy Certification Program, Frankincense, helichrysum, Myrrh, Vetiver
Jun
27
2008
There are many species of Helichrysum that are used to distill essential oils. Each Helichrysum species will vary significantly in its chemistry, aroma and therapeutic properties. I have discovered a deep appreciation for all the species of Helichrysum I have used over the last few years and want to share this with you.
I have four [...]
Tags: Chemical Components, helichrysum
Jun
08
2008
In the fall of 2007, I returned from an inspiring trip to Corsica and France. In Corsica I was visiting a distiller, Michele, who I have been buying essential oils from this year. It was Helichrysum season, and I had the amazing opportunity to go into the mountains with Michele and her crew and [...]
Tags: cornflower, corsica, distillers, helichrysum, travel