

Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Sep 29, 2017
- 2 min
Yarrow- Achillea millefolium
We recently enjoyed an amazing abundant harvest of Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, from our botanical garden. Along with hydrosol distillation, we also created several infusions. One in a base of jojoba oil to add to further aromatherapy blends and a beautiful infusion of yarrow in a witch hazel extract base for skin care applications. Need more information on infusing? Here is step-by-step directions. This beautiful Yarrow profile below is used by permission, created by Natali
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Sep 22, 2017
- 3 min
Crazy for Coconut
Carrier oils used in therapeutic aromatherapy blending are extracted from vegetables, seeds, and nuts. They are rich in nutrients, vitamins, and are soothing, nourishing, and restorative to the skin. Carrier oils like coconut are the best environments to blend essential oils because of their “fixed nature,” meaning they are stable and have a slow evaporation rate. Essential oils are known as “volatile,” which means they have a high evaporation rate. Using them with carrier oi
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