Are you surprised that the aroma of rose has been found, in multiple human studies, to show some relief from pain?  As a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), my initial thought in choosing essential oils or herbs to reduce physical discomfort is to focus on those oils or herbs which have demonstrated an analgesic effect on local pain nerve nociceptors topically, such as

Whether you're spending the holiday season traveling or nesting here are some tips to help keep your immune system and spirit merry and bright. Check out these seasonal recipes!

I had been dreaming of going to Tahiti for as long as I can remember.

Echinacea is a flower that has long caught my eye in the aromatic garden, partly because it is such a beautiful flower to photograph, but also because it is such a useful flower to have around for apothecary purposes

In January, 2007, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study by Henley et al linking lavender and/or tea tree oil to prepubertal gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue) in boys.