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April 19, 2018

Citronellol

Citronellol is an alcohol found in citronella, eucalyptus, geranium, lemon, and rose. 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 oxidized, so proper storage is important. Links to […]

April 20, 2018

Eugenol

Eugenol is a phenol, as found in basil, bay, clove, cinnamon leaf, marjoram, nutmeg, pimento, rose, and ylang ylang. Clove bud (Eugenia caryophyllata) can be over 75% eugenol. It is a strong antimicrobial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory, but could be toxic to the liver in excess. Safety concerns Clove oil and the […]

April 20, 2018

Farnesol

Farnesol is an alcohol found in citronella, neroli, lemongrass, palmarosa, and rose. 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 oxidized, so proper storage is important. Links to Plants Containing Farnesol […]

April 20, 2018

Farnesene / Alpha Farnesene / Beta Farnesene

Farnesene is a sesquiterpene, as found in citronella, German chamomile, juniper, lavender, peppermint, rose, and yarrow. Sesquiterpenes are less volatile than monoterpenes, but still prone to oxidation. They have a strong odor. If oxidized (exposed to air) they could cause skin irritation and/or mucous membrane irritation. Links to Plants Containing […]

April 20, 2018

Geraniol

Geraniol is a monoterpenol alcohol found in citronella, geranium, thyme, melissa, lemon balm, basil, palmarosa, coriander, and rose. 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 oxidized, so […]

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 24, 2018

Nerol

Nerol is an alcohol found in basil, helichrysum, rose, neroli, myrtle, lemon balm, and thyme. 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 oxidized, so proper storage is […]

April 25, 2018

Phenethyl Alcohol / Benzyl Carbinol

Phenethyl alcohol is found in rose, neroli, ylang ylang, and geranium. 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 oxidized, so proper storage is important. Links to Plants […]

June 3, 2018

The Science of Smell

Ahh… to smell a rose, and its sweet, heady, floral aroma. So how does it work: just how do we smell things? By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT Aroma is defined as an odor or scent (Lis-Balchin, 2006). Olfaction is the sense of smell, originating in the […]

June 13, 2018

Infused Rose Petal Oil

Roses are beginning to bloom, and their fragrant rose petals can be used to create an aromatically delightful infused oil. Making this recipe is relatively easy, it just requires about two weeks of being patient! Be sure to use rose petals that have not been sprayed with pesticides or chemicals. […]

July 17, 2018

Home Herbal Spa Bath Ideas

Life can get stressful, and you have earned the right to pamper yourself with an at home spa bath! Melt the stress away and soak your worries into oblivion in a tub of fresh flower petals, oil infused herbs, or crushed flower bath salts. Some gentle herbs to include in […]

July 19, 2018

Rose Water Astringent Recipe

This Rose Water Astringent is luxurious and simple to make. The sweet delicately floral scent of roses offers mood boosting aromatherapy plus face toning benefits together in one recipe. Rose Water Astringent Ingredients 2 cups of rose petals – organically grown, with no exposure to pesticides or harsh chemicals – […]