

Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
Summer - Fire Element
In the five-element theory, the FIRE element is associated with the summertime. This is a time of year when the energy has the fastest growth and is the warmest. The fire element symbolizes the peak of Yang energy, young adulthood, the time of flourishing. Fire represents youthful energy, active and extraverted. Fire phase corresponds to the South, the warmest and brightest direction (in the Northern hemisphere), and noontime when the sun is the highest in the sky and the lig
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 19, 2021
- 5 min
All About Hydrosols
Hydrosols are the aromatic waters created as a co-distillation during the steam distillation of essential oils or a stand-alone product. Also commonly referred to as hydrolates, floral waters, and plant waters. Hydrosols are not just aromatic waters of flowers. The hydro-distillation of plant matter such as roots, bark, needles, leaves, fruit seeds, etc., and are also plant matter that creates a hydrosol with great therapeutic benefits. Hydrosols and Essential Oils have many
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Kerry Adams, L.P.N
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Do you know the Essential Oil of Galangal?
Family: Zingiberaceae Origin: India, Indonesia, Thailand, and southern China. Plant description: Herbaceous perennial, tropical evergreen perennial with a thick aromatic rhizome. Each plant typically grows to 6' tall in a clump of stalks clad with long green leaves. It has greenish-white orchid-shaped flowers with dark red-veined tips. Part of plant used for essential oil: Rhizome or root Method of extraction: Steam distillation or CO2 extraction Main chemical constituents:
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Kerry Adams L.P.N.
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
Aromatherapy Case Study Success
The client is a 17-year-old male diagnosed with severe non-verbal autism, seizure disorder, insomnia, constipation, and hyperlipidemia. His primary complaints were anxiety, aggression, ADHD, insomnia, constipation, and inflammation. His mother reports that he had meltdowns weekly, at least once, if not more. His meltdowns were terrible; they were in cycles and would include violent outbursts, screaming, and biting. A meltdown is an intense response to overwhelming circumstanc
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
Summer Aromatherapy
Sun Protection Cream and a good Insect Repellant are my “must-have” aromatherapy products for the summer. I would like to share with you a couple of my favorite recipes. Shea Dream Sun Protection Cream- Makes 8oz. Mix together the following ingredients, over low heat in a double boiler: 1 cup of raw Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) 4 Tablespoons Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus carota) 4 Tablespoons Red Raspberry Oil (Rubus idaeus) 3 Tablespoons Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) 2 T
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
Favorite Essential Oils, Carriers, and Hydrosols for Summer
Ready, set, have fun!
Summer is a time of year to use cooling carriers, essential oils, and hydrosols. We would like to share with you some of our favorites. Favorite Summertime Carriers: Aloe Vera Gel or Jelly (Aloe barbadensis) - Used for first aid on wounds, cuts, sunburns, heat rashes, and non-greasy applications. Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) - Since this oil is a plant wax, it has a long shelf life and will not go rancid quickly. It is used for inflamed skin and blendi
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