Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Importance of a Botanical Name
The botanical name on a bottle of essential oil can tell you important features; along with the specific genus and species, it also conveys the chemical components, uses, and precautions. Let’s take a look at a Hyssop essential oil and the variations. Hyssop There are two variations of this essential oil Hyssopus officinalis and Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens. In the case of these variations, it is recommended to choose Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens. Because of its
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Apr 26, 2021
- 4 min
All About Arnica
Arnica (Arnica montana) grows in high mountain regions of Northern Europe, Siberia and is also cultivated in North America. The German folk name for arnica means “mountain of well-being.” Arnica montana is from the Asteraceae/Compositae family. The Arnica montana plant grows one to two feet in height with vibrant flowers similar to daisies. Stems are round and hairy, ending in one to three flower stalks, with flowers two to three inches across. The upper leaves are toothed a
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day is an annual event observed on April 22 to encourage awareness about the environment and teach people to embrace nature. In honor of Earth Day, I want to share some of my favorite Earth-inspired quotes. The Earth is one thing that we all have in common. We have an obligation to take care of this world we all share, and Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the progress we have made. “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the wo
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Earth Element
The Earth Element symbolizes the center, balance, and groundedness. It is the axis of the elements, mandala or medicine wheel: the point where we stand looking out at the four cardinal directions. The Earth phase corresponds to the center, the middle, and the balance between Yang and Yin. Earth energy is stable, giving us a firm center and a grounding presence. In my experience, Earth energy is ALL about grounding and centering.
To ground means you are focused and clear, we
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aromas83
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
Ahh, Neroli
The springtime beauty of blooming flowers reminds me of childhood memories. My family spent several spring vacations in southern California, and I remember this fantastic aroma in the air. My mother told me this was from the orange tree blossoms, which are neroli flowers. Many years later, I was very excited and intrigued to inhale the beautiful essential oil of neroli. It has a very intense floral, citrus, and exotic aroma. This essential oil is produced from the bitter oran
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