Kia ora whanau, this very chilled Sunday morning I'm writing up essential oil profiles for a customised order. One of the requested oils for the blend is Jasmine (Jasminum grandflorum) and I thought I'd share some little known facts about…
My darling husband came down with a nasty flu virus this week-so much that he even missed work for two days, which is a rarity. Even with all the sneezing, hacking and nastiness that comes from someone with the flu,…
This post is dedicated to my yoga teachers past and present- thank you for your guidance and patience, helping me learn to love my physical body and for challenging and inspiring me. Namaste xx Many of you may know I've…
Before it comes to a close, lets take a moment and honor the colorful season of Autumn. I was fortunate to capture the look of fall, this video shows leaves propelled by wisps of wind (now aka Autumn Rain) and playing with, and like, children…
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…
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…
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…
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…