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

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

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

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