Difficult challenges in life such as chronic or terminal illness, palliative care and facing our own mortality can lead to obvious internal questioning of spirituality. What is spirituality?Spirituality can be…
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…
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…
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…
