Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 19
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...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 10
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...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jul 1
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...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Jun 5
Aromatic Refreshers
The hot days of the year are here. ~ I have been making some refreshing variations of aromatic sun tea. I wanted them to be healthy and...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- May 31
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...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- May 2
Citrus Refreshing Room Spritzer
The citrus essential oils offer such a beautiful cleansing effect. They are excellent anti-bacterial and also provide emotional...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Apr 26
All About Arnica
Arnica (Arnica montana) grows in high mountain regions of Northern Europe, Siberia and is also cultivated in North America. The German...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Apr 22
Earth Element
The Earth Element symbolizes the center, balance, and groundedness. It is the axis of the elements, mandala or medicine wheel: the point...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Mar 29
Rhododendron
Rhododendron - (Rhododendron anthopogon) Region of Harvest: Nepal Part of plant used for distillation: Flowers Main chemical components...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
- Mar 24
Spring Healing
In Chinese medicine, the spring season is associated with the Wood element. This element symbolizes the birth and fresh beginning stages...