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…
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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…
It’s Cold and Flu Season. Time to Grab the Ravintsara!
Ahhhh…. Don’t you just love the change of the seasons. The kids are settled back in their school routines and the first nip of cold is lingering in the air. Do you know what usually follows suit with these wonderful things? The dreaded cold and flu season! It inevitably happens. The change of the seasons…
Cedarwood. It’s one of my top 3 favs.
Let me start by saying I love Cedarwood EO. No, I mean really loooovvvveeee Cedarwood EO. It is hands down one of my top 3 favorite oils ever in the history of the world. Okay, I know that’s a bit excessive, but it is so worthy of all the oily praise! Let’s take a journey…
Pumpkin Spice ain’t got nothin’ on Nutmeg
So, before I started using essential oils, all I ever used nutmeg for was to make my pumpkin pies taste the way they’re supposed to. Like sugar and Autumn. And a Starbuck’s drink. Fast forward to my life with essential oils and nutmeg is now a staple in many of the blends and supplements my…
Rosemary is for more than recipes…
Fun fact about Rosemary, it belongs in the Mint family! Who’d a thunk it?! So does basil, lavender, myrtle and sage, while we’re talking about it. All of which are absolutely delicious in anything! But we’re here to go beyond what our recipes call for. I would have to say that Rosemary is one of…
Noble Roman… Chamomile that is!
I love me some chamomile tea. You grab your blanket and a good book on a chilly day and sip away into the greatest state of relaxation. Well, chamomile will do that to you. It’ll fix just about anything. Even other plants! Did you know that it’s nicknamed “Plant’s Physician”? I didn’t either! It’s said…
Essential Oils and Emotions
When you’re smelling essential oils, it goes way past what you think smells good and what doesn’t. There’s a whole science involved with that scent and we’re going to talk about that today. “When we inhale the fragrance of an essential oil, the odor molecules travel up the nose where they’re registered by the nerves…
The Current Oil Report 