anxiety

April 5, 2018

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Research

Latin Name: Silybum marianum Family: Asteraceae RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the species, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  Research found is catalogued by therapeutic action.  This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are […]
April 5, 2018

Mistletoe (Viscum album) Research

Latin Name: Viscum album Family: Santalaceae There is limited scientific research on the human use of mistletoe.  However, more research is warranted on the topic of mistletoe supplements as a cancer treatment.  Its viscotoxins may have an apoptotic and cytotoxic effect on cancer cells.  Further, it has shown potential as an […]
April 6, 2018

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Research

Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum Family: Hypericaceae RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the species, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. Research found is catalogued by therapeutic action. This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there […]
April 9, 2018

Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive

Anxiety can be caused by many things.  Over time, these stressors can have a negative physical effect on the body.  Herbs and essential oils have demonstrated sedative and anxiolytic activities in many human studies. Recipes to Help with Anxiety Blog Articles Here’s a fun article about the how stimulating the […]
April 11, 2018

Easy Lavender Tea Recipe

Lavender – Lavendula agustifolia – has a floral and herbaceous taste and aroma.  Drink this Easy Lavender Tea Recipe to help calm the nerves, reduce headaches, and promote good sleep. By:  Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT, RYT Easy Lavender Tea Recipe Ingredients 2 Tbsp of fresh organically […]
April 11, 2018

Easy Lemon Balm Tea Recipe

Lemon Balm – Melissa officinalis – tastes lemon tart and slightly minty.  Use this Easy Lemon Balm Tea Recipe as a mood booster to help feel more cheery. By:  Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT, RYT Easy Lemon Balm Tea Recipe Ingredients 2 Tbsp of fresh organically grown lemon […]
April 11, 2018

Easy Lemongrass Tea Recipe

Lemongrass – Cymbopogon ssp. – tastes lemony and warm.  Try this Easy Lemongrass Tea Recipe to help boost mood. Easy Lemongrass Tea Recipe Ingredients 3 stalks of fresh lemongrass, sliced (2 Tbsp fresh or 1 Tbsp dried) 6 cups of boiling water Honey to taste Easy Lemongrass Tea Recipe Instructions Instructions:  […]
April 11, 2018

Easy Rose Hip Tea Recipe to Help You Relax

Try making this beautifully calming Easy Rose Hip Tea Recipe to enjoy the finer things in life.  While there are multiple species of rose, its flavor is generally: delicate, smooth, mildly sweet, floral, and fruity.  Not only does it taste luxuriously floral, rose has also shown in multiple human studies […]
April 11, 2018

Floral Relaxation Bath Blend Recipe

Drift your worries away with this floral relaxation bath blend. Floral Relaxation Bath Blend Ingredients 1 drop of Ylang Ylang EO 1 drop of Lavender EO 1 drop of Bergamot EO 1 cup of sea salt 1/2 cup of jojoba oil Floral Relaxation Bath Blend Instructions Mix essential oils with the […]
April 11, 2018

Forest Diffuser Blend Recipe

This Forest Diffuser Blend may help induce calmness and peace.  Research has shown that being in the forest can help reduce stress.  The Japanese have done research on the calming effects of Shinrin-yoku, or forest-air bathing.  When you can’t get away for a hike in the woods, try this aromatic […]
April 19, 2018

Carvacrol

Carvacrol is a phenol, as in oregano, sage, cumin, savory, marjoram, and thyme. Phenols are potent chemicals with strong therapeutic actions, but safety concerns: overuse can be toxic to the liver or genotoxic.  Phenols can also be a skin and mucous membrane irritant. Links to Plants Containing Carvacrol RESEARCH The listings […]
April 19, 2018

Caryophyllene / Carlophyllene / Beta Carlophyllene

Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene found in basil, black pepper, clove, geranium, hops, lavender, star anise, sweet thyme, tobacco, cannabis, coriander, litsea, ginger, camphor, spearmint, pine, orange, sage, ginseng, catnip, and ylang ylang.  Alpha-Caryophyllene is found in hops, hemp, geranium, and rosemary.  Beta-Caryophyllene is found in black pepper, catnip, ylang-ylang, hemp, […]