Feb 14, 2025 | The Aromatic Plants
Olive Oil from Olea europaea, for dry or aging skin In this post, I explore the oil known as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Abbreviated to EVOO, it’s the highest quality of oil from the fruit of the olive tree. One of the uses of this fruit is in formulas for skin lotions....
May 12, 2024 | The Aromatic Plants
Of the parts of a plant, the flowers are the most real, the most imaginable, and often for a human being, the most significant, plant part. Flowers show us their perfect selves, pointing to love and forgiveness, upliftment, relaxation, restoration. Most flowers offer...
May 8, 2024 | The Aromatic Plants
My Chamomile Flower Discoveries On my journey of discovery with aromatic plants, I noticed that flowers of the venerable, perfume-worthy plants — the Roses, Jasmines, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, even Lavenders! — are not the only ones with deeply alluring aromas and deep...
Mar 3, 2024 | The Aromatic Plants
Rose, Symbol of Love and Beauty Around the world, roses are symbolic of love and beauty. Their silky petals open to reveal a center full of stamens. Their thorns and slightly leathery green leaves protect the blooms, which are generally abundant. If the rose is wild,...
Jan 29, 2024 | The Aromatic Plants
Two Precious Oils Of the most valuable scents, two are the most precious: Frankincense and Sandalwood. Below I present some impressions of each oil, followed by blends with essential oils for emotional healing and joy. Frankincense Having medicinal value for many...
