linalyl acetate

January 1, 2018

Clary Sage: Give Thanks Meditation

Give thanks, as it key to truly being happy in life. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of GRATEFUL is: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness.  Synonyms include being thankful and appreciative [1].  This is Merriam-Webster’s definition: being appreciative of comfort supplied or discomfort alleviated [2]. The holiday […]
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January 25, 2018
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Is Lavender Really Calming?

To answer the question, is lavender really calming… By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA, LMT, RYT There is much scientific research on this topic.  Several human studies across a wide variety of settings with a diverse array of populations have demonstrated the calming effects of inhaling lavender aroma.  Lavender […]
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April 4, 2018
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Esters Found in Essential Oils

The Amazing Esters Found in Essential Oils By Kathy Sadoswski MS, LMT, RYT This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Winter, 2017) and  it is republished here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines 2017-2018 statement. Esters are oxygenated compounds that occurs during the “esterification process” when an acid combines […]
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April 20, 2018

Linalyl Acetate

Linalyl acetate is an ester found in bergamot, clary sage, lavender, and petitgrain. Esters are formed from the combination of acids and alcohols. Links to Plants Containing Linalyl acetate Research The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview […]
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May 7, 2018

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Research

Latin Name: Salvia sclarea Family Name: Lamiaceae Clary sage essential oil is used as a calming aroma, and it also has antimicrobial properties.  It has been used to help with menstrual cycle issues, and the whole leaf has mucilaginous properties. RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of […]
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