A favorite in my aromatherapy library is a book called Secretory Structures of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants by Katerina P. Svoboda and Tomas G. Svoboda. It is a rare find so I thought I would share some of the beautiful microscopic images it contains. The images are of various aromatic plants and their secretory glands.… Continue reading »
Dec
19
‘Tis The Season For Frankincense & Myrrh
…and not just because of the symbolism with the upcoming holiday season! Frankincense & Myrrh essential oils contain properties that make them a crucial part of the cold winter months. Frankincense Boswellia carterii is steam distilled from resin and mostly made up of Monoterpenes- a chemical family known for relieving pain & stiffness, being mild… Continue reading »
Sep
15
Preventing Bronchitis With Essential Oils
Early Monday morning my husband woke up miserable. He had enough experience to know that he was getting sick quick. Getting sick is never fun for anyone but for him it can- and does- spiral downward quickly due to his asthma and allergies. If it isn’t caught in time, he can be down for 2… Continue reading »