petitgrain – Page 2 – Earth to Kathy

April 9, 2018

Bath Bombs Recipe

Bath Bombs are the Bomb! By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA, LMT, RYT 4/9/18 Many people I speak with think it would be way to hard to make their own bath bombs. In fact, it is really not that difficult to make your own fabulous bath bombs at home […]

April 10, 2018

Caribbean Breeze Diffuser Blend Recipe

This Caribbean Breeze Diffuser Blend Recipe will float you away into a daydream of blue skies, palm tries, and a gentle ocean mist. Caribbean Breeze Diffuser Blend Recipe Ingredients 20 drops of bay essential oil 20 drops of orange essential oil 10 drops of petitgrain essential oil 10 drops of clove […]

April 11, 2018

Earth & Spice Men’s Cologne Recipe

This Earth & Spice Men’s Cologne Recipe smells fresh and spicy, with a slight touch of citrus and smokiness, and a barely noticeable floral note. Earth & Spice Men’s Cologne Recipe Ingredients 2 ounces of sweet almond oil as carrier oil 7 drops of bay essential oil 7 drops of […]

April 20, 2018

d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene

D-limonene is a monoterpene found in bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, citrus fruits, caraway, eucalyptus, pine, peppermint and spearmint. L-Limonene can be found in certain pine species, and has a more terpentine-like aroma. Monoterpenes are odorless, highly volatile, prone to oxidation, and insoluble in water. Links to Plants Containing Limonene RESEARCH The […]

April 20, 2018

Linalool / Beta Linalool / Linalyl Alcohol / Linalyl Oxide

Linalool is an alcohol found in bay, bergamot, coriander, ho wood, basil*, thyme*, lavender, clary sage, sage, cinnamon, petitgrain, rose, niaouli*, sage, neroli, geranium, marjoram, palmarosa, jasmine, ylang, ylang, and rosewood. Ho wood (Cinnamomun camphora) can be over 98% linalool and the sweet type of basil (Ocimum basilicum) can have […]

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 […]

April 24, 2018

Terpineol (alpha, beta, or gamma) / Terpinen-4-ol / Terpinolene

Terpineol is an alcohol as in cajeput, eucalyptus, niaouli, tea tree, manuka, pine, petitgrain, marjoram, wild carrot seed, and ravensara. Alcohols are the most therapeutically beneficial type of component in an essential oil, and have a low toxicity for safer use with fragile populations (like the elderly). Alcohols can be sensitizing when […]

September 29, 2018

Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Spray Recipe

Pictured: The Solar Plexus Chakra As the days get shorter, and the sun’s bright Summer rays lesson, this Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Spray can provide a bright splash of warm aromatic pleasure to heat up a cool day. “What is the solar plexus?” you ask. First off, there are […]