As I take a little walk around the block, the drifting scent of jasmine coming from other gardens in my neighbourhood permeates the moment, and I enjoy this uplifting floral…

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata or Citrus nobilis) essential oil is extracted by cold-pressing the fresh fruit rinds. The fruit is sourced from Australia, Italy (Sicily), Argentina, Brazil, China and Japan. Its…

If you would love to learn more about how to use essential oils for emotional support, Titch Haven have a free webinar you can watch. In this 20 minute talk,…

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and buds from the plant, often sourced from India, Bulgaria and France. Clary Sage is a biennial or perennial…

Tea tree is sometimes called by its genus name of Melaleuca. The tree is native to Australia and can also be grown in South Africa for its oil. To extract…

Sweet marjoram essential oil (Origanum majorana) is quite underrated. Of course, this herb has been used for centuries for medicinal and culinary purposes. As I came to love this beautiful…

Most essential oils are quite ‘thin’ – they drip easily from their bottle. Others are quite thick, viscous like honey, and that can make them clog up diffusers and difficult…

Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides or Vetiveria zizanioides) is a grass that is grown in Réunion, Comoro and Java for its essential oil. The oil is steam distilled from the plant’s roots.…

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is steam distilled from the bark of the cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum. The bark oil is generally preferred over Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil.…