Blending essential oils to make new and interesting scents to wear is one of my favorite things. As soon as I formulate an amazing blend or come across one that’s already made by my favorite brands, I often find myself making roll-ons, room sprays, body oils, and lotions infused with those finds so that I […]
Archives for July 2018
Juniper Ridge Essential Oils Review – Mountains, Deserts, and Coast
As a child, I grew up in the mountains of San Diego and was often surrounded by oak and pine forests, wild sage, blackberry bushes, and the smell of springs. The scent of wild places has always been part and parcel of my very being and is one of the main ways in which I […]
How to Make Jethro Kloss’s Herbal Liniment Using Essential Oils
liniments have long been a staple in my homemade first aid kit and now that summer is in full swing, I’ve needed them more often as I spend more time outdoors. I love to experiment with different herbs and formulas but what I haven’t tried is making a liniment using essential oils. A liniment is […]
Plant Therapy’s Oil of The Month – Sea Fennel
July’s essential oil of the month is certainly one I’ve never heard of – Sea Fennel essential oil! And, evidently, it’s a good one to have especially if you’re looking for an oil that is proven to fight the signs of aging. I’m all about keeping my skin looking as youthful as possible, so let’s […]
Tea Tree Antiseptic Ointment Recipe for Cuts, Scrapes, & Burns
Having an all-natural antiseptic ointment that you can make yourself for cuts, scrapes, sunburns, and other minor injuries is a real lifesaver, especially when you’re covered in said injuries after a successful backpacking trip. Remember that Mt. Whitney trip I mentioned a while back? Yeah, we did it! With a few bumps, bruises, and burns […]
The Benefits and Properties of Cardamom Essential Oil
A member of the ginger family, cardamom has been used in medicine, perfumery, and as a flavoring in food and drink for thousands of years. It’s extremely tenacious aroma is spicy-sweet, warming, fresh, penetrating, and stimulating with woodsy and balsamic undertones that play on the senses and uplift the heart. If you haven’t tried cardamom […]