Essential Oil Q & A Show

Do you have questions about Essential Oils? Well, look no further. Each month, on the last Tuesday of the month, we’re taking time out to share your Essential Oil questions on the show! There’s no telling how many other people want to know the answer just like you, but haven’t asked. So ask away below…

An Ode to Pine

The majestic pine tree. What a valuable source for essential oil love. I have Pine EO in my home and I love it. I use mine in a mental health enhancing blend for the diffuser but I’ll get into that in a bit. I’ve got a fun fact for you about Pine. Did you know…

Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood

I love that we’re closing out the year with such a biblically significant Essential Oil. References to Sandalwood, also known as Aloes or Almugwood, are sprinkled all throughout the bible. It was one of the EOs used to anoint Jesus’ body for burial after the crucifixion (John 19:39) and it was one of the precious…

A Pound of Spikenard

Then Mary took a pound of the very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of this oil.- John 12:3 Spikenard is one of the most precious oils talked about in the Bible. Back in Biblical times, for…

The Gift of Myrrh

I learned something knew today! The origin of the word perfume comes the words pur fume meaning “through smoke”. Which probably meant the smoke from incense or the lingering scent of it left on clothes or skin. This important because in biblical times, that was a majority of the fragrance you smelled amongst the Jews….

Vetiver – The Oil of Tranquility

In India and Southern Asia, Vetiver is a rockstar. It’s used for all kinds of things. Roof thatching, curtains for windows and doors, bug repellent, and additive in food, drinks and perfume. Vetiver is related botanically to Citronella and Lemongrass, and has an earthy, smoky scent reminiscent of Patchouli but with lemony undertones. It’s been…

Purge Me With Hyssop

Thou shalt purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean.   – Psalm 51:7 There’s a reason why Hyssop is talked about in the bible this way. It was considered a purifier and cleanser in biblical times. It was one of the herbs used to purify the lepers. It was used during Passover to sprinkle…

Give Patchouli a Chance

Okay, I will start with a confession first. I used to not like Patchouli, AT ALL. It smelled like dirt. It still smells earthy, but I actually really like it now. I like it so much, that it’s the one oil I use every day without fail. Really, you say. What on earth would you…