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Essential Oil Terms To Know: How To Use “Dilution,” “Dispersion,” and “Dose” Correctly
If you have read much about the use of essential oils or essential oil safety, you have undoubtedly encountered discussions regarding “diluting” essential oils for topical use by mixing a certain amount of essential oil in a carrier oil. This is only one of the important “d-“ words regarding essential oil usage and safety, the…
How To Choose the Right Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is probably the most frequently suggested essential oil, one of the first we purchase, and the one we reach...
The Interesting Story Behind Victory Gardens
Community gardening and composting have become common in the last 10 to 15 years, but their history goes back to World War I (1914...
What Every Clinical Herbalist Should Know About Supporting Clients With Stress
Everyone experiences stress to some degree, but a large percentage of people deal with chronic stress on a regular basis. Chronic stress can contribute to many serious health problems and is one of the most common reasons people seek the help of a clinical herbalist. But as a clinical herbalist, how do you support clients…
28 Skin-Friendly Essential Oils for Your Next Salve
Essential oils are often included in herbal and cosmetic preparations for aromas, their anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial actions, or their effects on our psyches. The problem with using essential oils topically is that many of them are drying or irritating to the skin and can even cause allergic reactions in some people. Which essential oils are…
5 Child-Friendly Herbs For Topical Use
If you have children (or if you’ve ever been a child, for that matter), you’re familiar with all of the common childhood ailme...
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Essential Oils with Confidence
How many of these phrases have you read or heard? “Essential oils are natural.” “Essential oils are safe.” “Essential oi...
An Herb And Essential Oil Resource You Won’t Want To Miss Out On!
We’re always learning here at the Herbal Academy, whether from the informative posts written by our blog contributors, the in-depth articles shared on The Herbarium, or through the herbal teachers who share their wisdom and insight with us in our popular herbal courses. We also learn important lessons from the herbal community that surrounds us,…
What Exactly Are “Parts” in Herbal Recipes?
In the sleepy morning hours, I often find myself brewing a warm pot of tea to accompany me through the day. Spoonfuls of beautiful dried herbs, fragrant and colorful, say their hellos to me as I measure them into the pot. Easily measured out with my trusty spoon, it only takes a moment or two…
How To Use Essential Oils For Hair Care
As you walk down the drugstore aisle, you can be overwhelmed with the number and variety of hair care products. Their costs range ...
