Frankincense
With Christmas around the corner, it is a great time to talk about Frankincense, made famous by the event itself, since it is described as one of the precious gifts…
Patchouli
While it may be related to the mint family, Patchouli surely does not smell minty! This earthy, rich aroma is very unique, and is often used in commercial perfumes and…
Jasmine
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 Essential Oil
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…
Want to learn more about how to use essential oils for emotional support?
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
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/Melaleuca Essential Oil
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
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…
Working with Thick Essential Oils
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…
