Before we dive into what essential oils are and how to use them, I want to share a brief history of aromatics and essential oils through time. Ancient Civilizations Virtually all ancient cultures utilized the healing and rejuvenating properties of aromatics and essential oils. Cultures such as Egypt, Rome, and Greece used botanicals daily for body care, medicine, and religious purposes. The Egyptians bathed frequently and anointed their bodies daily with botanicals to keep th

Alfalfa means - father of all foods. This is very fitting since it has the largest array of vitamins and minerals which feed every body system and in turn brings balance to the body. This is one herb that cannot be given a list of what it does (although I have tried to do that here) because it does so many things. I find myself putting this into many blends as I feel directed by the spirit, even though it may not "fit" into a certain category. So keep that in mind when le

Legend tells about a group of four thieves that would go through the homes and bodies of plague victims, looking for anything they could steal. When they were finally caught, the authorities wanted to know what they used to protect themselves from the plague. In order to have a less painful execution for their crimes, they revealed their secret: antimicrobial herbs and spices. Whether this story is true or not (hence the designation of a legend) no one knows, but what we do k