Make Time for Thyme
Wild thyme overtakes the mountains sprouting its purple haze of flowers each November here in Central Otago. When walking among the hills, the fragrance of Thyme is so sharp that you can smell it in the air. This month, my…
Five Essential Oils for Every Home
There are over 300 different essential oils each with distinct chemical structures, therapeutic effects and aroma. Of these approximately 40 are used most commonly and have a range of spiritual, physical and emotional benefits. For an easy approach to…
Aromatherapy and Herbology – what is the difference?
This article looks to examine the ‘root’ of herbology and the ‘essence’ of aromatherapy and shows how these two fields of natural medicines are related yet unique. First, we will introduce aromatherapy, examine its uses and effects, then compare this…
A Brief Introduction to Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is nothing new but ancient & enduring harvest of nature’s richness. Humans throughout time have cultivated the use of plant essences to affect scents in order to heal, uplift & communicate. Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, went so far that…