I was recently enjoying time with a colleague of mine who is a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner as well as dabbler in general herbs, aromatherapy, and cooking. Eventually the topic of rose and rose hydrosol came up between us and it became a fabulous exchange of ideas, recipes and experiences. * Add about 1-2 […]
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I was recently enjoying time with a colleague of mine who is a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner as well as dabbler in general herbs, aromatherapy, and cooking. Eventually the topic of rose and rose hydrosol came up between us and it became a fabulous exchange of ideas, recipes and experiences. * Add about 1-2
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I’m sure that for more than a few of you my title conjures some interesting sensations, visually and olfactorily. What I am referring to there is a natural aromatic material known as Africa Stone or Hyraceum. It is, quite frankly, crystallized and petrified fecal and urine pellets (and it smells like it) from the Hyrax,
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I’m sure that for more than a few of you my title conjures some interesting sensations, visually and olfactorily. What I am referring to there is a natural aromatic material known as Africa Stone or Hyraceum. It is, quite frankly, crystallized and petrified fecal and urine pellets (and it smells like it) from the Hyrax,
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The other day I awoke feeling nauseated (and before anyone asks, no, I am not currently with child ;). My many years of exposure to, and training with, herbs has taught me that fresh ginger (生姜 sheng jiang) is absolutely one of the best remedies for such matters. Sniffing fresh ginger essential oil, sipping warm
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The other day I awoke feeling nauseated (and before anyone asks, no, I am not currently with child ;). My many years of exposure to, and training with, herbs has taught me that fresh ginger (生姜 sheng jiang) is absolutely one of the best remedies for such matters. Sniffing fresh ginger essential oil, sipping warm
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While looking for something in my art studio, I stumbled upon a perfumery experiment that I began back in May of 2006! 2 bottles of Vanilla Amber Base, one with a base of jojoba and the other a base of grain alcohol. It has mellowed so nicely over time! While I’ve not searched out the
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While looking for something in my art studio, I stumbled upon a perfumery experiment that I began back in May of 2006! 2 bottles of Vanilla Amber Base, one with a base of jojoba and the other a base of grain alcohol. It has mellowed so nicely over time! While I’ve not searched out the
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Right now I’m SO into the green citrus scents. I was walking home fromthe pool earlier and given several leaves off of my neighbor’s ThaiLime tree. Boy was I in heaven while sniffing them for theremainder of that stroll home! I’m inspired to make a marinade by chopping and blending with green onion, garlic, lemongrass,
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After my lemongrass experience in the garden last week, I found myself longing for one of my favorite citrusy scents .. Thai Lime a.k.a Kaffir Lime or Ma Krut (Citrus hystrix). Imbued with its sweet tart spirit, I was inspired to prepare a fresh batch of Thai Lime Leaf Liquid Olive Castile Soap .It is
