

Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Aromatherapy Foaming Soap
There is such an amazing variety of uses and applications of aromatherapy, including household cleaning and personal care products. It is...
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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...
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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....
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Uses of Medicinal Plants
Humanity has had a symbiotic relationship with plants and herbs since the beginning of time. Healing with medicinal plants is as old as...
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- May 3, 2021
- 2 min
Meadowfoam Carrier Oil
Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) is a native wildflower found along waterways in northern California, southern Oregon, and Vancouver Island,...
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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...
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Mar 29, 2021
- 1 min
Rhododendron
Rhododendron - (Rhododendron anthopogon) Region of Harvest: Nepal Part of plant used for distillation: Flowers Main chemical components...
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
Three Chamomiles
Ever since my first cup of Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea in the late ’70s, I have been in love with chamomile! There are several...
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
Aromatherapy Healing Balm
As the Autumn weather turns drier and cooler, I am starting to feel my skin drying out. Time for some wonderful Healing Balm! This has...
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Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 21, 2020
- 3 min
Carrier Oil Shelf Life
Carrier or base oils are the most common foundation used in aromatherapy blending. Carrier or base oils are the optimum environments to...
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