Discover a variety of our blog articles and learn more about how aromatherapy and essential oils can be integrated into your everyday life. Learn about the properties of different essential oils and how they can be combined to create your own blends.
Winter is here, and although it’s a common misconception that colds, coughs and the flu are caught from the declining temperatures alone, there are several factors that increase our propensity to contract these viruses during the winter. Thankfully, there are also a plethora of aromatherapy solutions to stop them in their tracks, and here are…
Throughout the winter months, there are times when we can all feel a little low, the reduced daylight hours and drop in temperature can make us feel flat and lacking in energy. We naturally feel the need to stay indoors more, keep warm and reserve our energy. We call this the winter blues. Some people…
As an aromatherapist, I think this Organic winter essential oil toolkit is fantastic, and it includes everything you need to navigate through the seasonal changes of winter. With the colder weather, we see an impact on our immunity and physical body. So having a set of essential oils, ready to relieve the effects of seasonal…
Lemon, Citrus limonum like all citrus essential oils, it has an uplifting quality and strong associations with sunshine, something we all need in January! But what is Lemon essential oil good for? Origins and History All the citrus family, the Rutaceae, are recognised to have originated in Asia. Lemon is not believed to have been…
For our essential oil highlight this month, we take a close look at Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha. Steam distilled from the resin of the small thorny Myrrh tree, which is native to Somalia, Oman, Yemen and parts of Saudi Arabia. It has strong associations with ancient religions and is mentioned in the Christian Bible as one…
Jasmine, Jasminum officinale is a heady, floral and exotic oil. I am fortunate enough to have a Jasmine plant in my garden, and I love to sit on a summer’s evening and inhale the floral notes as they drift around on the breeze. However, Jasmine is an Absolute, not officially an essential oil. But what…
As Autumn approaches, my attention often turns towards the wood essential oils; they seem to come to mind easily as the seasons change. Amongst their therapeutic properties, they encourage us to feel soothed and comforted. Perfect for the evenings drawing in and the temperature dropping – almost Hygge-like. Cedarwood Atlas, Cedrus atlanticus, is one of…
Sleep is often a topic that clients ask me about. So many aspects of our lifestyles can impact our sleep routines, such as stress, anxiety, illness, and work patterns. It is inevitable that at points in our lives, we may need extra support to ensure we get the sleep required to function and keep healthy.…
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is native to the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. Its Latin name Rosmarinus translates as ‘dew of the sea’. It now grows abundantly across the globe and is recognisable by its dark green needle-like leaves and pretty purple flowers. The essential oil is steam distilled from the fresh flowering tops and produces a strong, fresh, camphoraceous aroma.…
We are driven consciously and unconsciously by rhythms and cycles; day and night, seasons changing, growth and decline; internally we have our cycles of digestion, respiration and circulation. All these aspects undulate and flow depending on our current environment and our health and wellbeing. Aromatherapy and essential oils can play a very supportive role in…