

Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
Winter is Here, time for an Aromatherapy Bath!
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere has begun! In the five elements, this season is associated with the WATER element, the perfect time for inward reflection, rest, and restoration. The associated organs of the Water element are the Kidneys/Adrenals and Bladder. The kidneys store the Essence of Jing, the genetic foundation of an individual. They are responsible for growth and reproduction and also form the foundation of our constitutional strength and immunity. The Water elemen
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Shanti Dechen,CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
Winter Season- All About the Water Element
December 21st is the beginning of Winter in the Northern hemisphere. In the five-element theory of healing, the winter season is associated with the element of Water. This element represents the most yielding of all the elements; it will break down even the hardest rock over time and find the path of least resistance to move around any obstacle. The gift of the Water element in a healthy state is that it can generate the persistence and vigilance to go through the darkest and
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aromas83
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Aromatherapy Pillow or Room Spray Blend
Mix the following essential oils into 12 drops of Solubol or Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis): · 3 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) · 3 drops Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) · 3 drops Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) · 3 drops Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) Add 1oz. of purified water and shake well.
Spray one to two times on the pillow or linens before sleep. This blend can also be used as a room spray in the corners of the room. Speculative results: Promotes natural r
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aromas83
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
Plai Essential Oil
Family: Zingiberaceae Origin: Thailand Plant Description: The Plai plant grows about 8 inches in height and produces narrow pseudo stems that look a lot like pinecones. Oil Description: a spicy aroma, reminiscent of green peppers and eucalyptus with notes of ginger and citrus Part of Plant used for Essential Oil: rhizomes Extraction Method: steam distilled Main Chemical Constituents: Terpinen-4-ol, Sabinene, y-Terpinene PRECAUTIONS: none known PROPERTIES: antimicrobial, antih
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Dec 2, 2022
- 5 min
All About Autumn- Metal Five Element
In the theory of the Five Elements, also known as the Five Phases, the season of Autumn is associated with the METAL element. The Metal element symbolizes the time of the harvest, gathering in, and the beginning stages of Yin. After the Fall Equinox, the weather turns cooler, the nights are now longer than the days, and the climate is dry as leaves dry and fall from the trees. Coolness and darkness begin to predominate. Metal energy is contractive, moving in from all directio
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