Nov 29, 2023 | Scents and Protection
The Waning Light of Autumn I used to feel assured in the waning light of Autumn, only because our natural reaction to the darkest times was to light up the night and celebrate. Our holidays are the result. Consider this: nature’s reaction to diminishing light and...
Oct 18, 2023 | Aromas from Nature
Leaves and Aromas of Bay Laurel, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Cajeput and Eucalyptus A Romantic Ode to October Inspired by Leaves Aromatic Leaves contribute to seasonal wellbeing! Because the air moves through them, Leaves are often visualized by herbalists as a...
Oct 4, 2023 | Emotional Well-being
Your Body’s Natural Element Your Dosha Illustrates a Natural Element in You Much like humours in ancient Greece, Doshas signify our personal and bodily reactions to life, our food, drink and relationships. I must confess that I’ve admired the philosophies...
Sep 22, 2023 | Plant Parts and Aromas
A photocollage of cover and 2 inside pages of “The Science of Spice” by Stuart Farrimond. See References, below. Cinnamon and Cassia, Leaf or Bark? Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil (Cinamomum verum) is a somewhat controversial essential oil. Most of the time,...
Sep 22, 2023 | Emotional Well-being
Fall Season at Equinox, and a Waxing Moon We know that equinox, having so much to do with the energies of light and heat, plays an important part in the cycle of natural rhythms. And in a few days the full moon will add its energy of reflected light. There’s a...
