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What is the Difference Between a Flower Essence and an Essential Oil?

Posted on: June 6th, 2011 by
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Clematis is used as an essence in Bach Flower Therapy, istockphoto, used with permission

Clematis is used as an essence in Bach Flower Therapy, istockphoto, used with permission

When is an essential oil not an essential oil?  This sounds Continue reading the story "What is the Difference Between a Flower Essence and an Essential Oil?"

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Aromatherapy Book Review: Essential Oils in Colour by Rosemary Caddy

Posted on: May 2nd, 2011 by
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Essential Oils in Colour, Rosemary Caddy, Amazon

Essential Oils in Colour, Rosemary Caddy, Amazon

This week, in my series of aromatherapy book reviews, I am looking at both an informative and fun book about the chemistry of essential oils; if you find the study Continue reading the story "Aromatherapy Book Review: Essential Oils in Colour by Rosemary Caddy"

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Ravensara Essential Oil

Posted on: February 18th, 2011 by
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ravensara essential oil for aromatherapy

ravensara essential oil for aromatherapy

A few weeks ago I wrote a profile on ravensara essential oil; for those of you who may not have found it, or do not follow my articles on Suite 101, I'm adding this most recent profile to Continue reading the story "Ravensara Essential Oil"

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Sustainability of Threatened Essential Oils

Posted on: October 4th, 2010 by
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A couple of months ago I wrote an article about the Difference between East Indian and West Indian Sandalwood TreesSandalwood, like some other essential oils such as rosewood, attracts media attention because the extraction of the essential oil "threatens" the plant species from which it is extracted.  Some aromatherapists will not use sandalwood essential oil for this reason, and prefer to use Continue reading the story "Sustainability of Threatened Essential Oils"

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Essential Oils as Disinfectants

Posted on: September 6th, 2010 by
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Use Essential Oils to Disinfect Your Dog's Sleeping Area 
Some essential oils are particularly suited to certain jobs!  For example, last week my dog got sick and left, well, quite a mess overnight in his sleep area.  Continue reading the story "Essential Oils as Disinfectants"

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