Do you want to purchase essential oils from the US but don’t know how to ship them to the Philippines? Here’s a short video on how much I pay using Kango Express plus the number of oils included in my package.
The only downside I see is that they don’t have upfront indication of how much the package will cost but usually for 2kg and below, I would usually pay a minimum fee of $20 to $30. Hope this helps!
Did you know that some plants with the same species and genus(es) can yield two different essential oils that have very different chemical makeup, therapeutic actions, and most importantly, safety considerations?
This is very common for thyme, rosemary, and basil.
Thyme ct thymol and thyme ct linalool have very different safety considerations so check out the safety data sheet of the oils you use just to be sure.
Thyme rich in thymol is highly skin irritating at 1.3% max dermal rate according to Tisserand while the one that has majority linalool has no specific concerns.
Happy oily Monday, loves 🌱💚
Patchouli is my favorite oil, although I know a lot who may not be in love with the scent.
To describe its aroma, it smells like petrichor, or the smell of the earth when rain falls on dry soil. This scent reminds me so much of my happy childhood and makes me nostalgic.
Patchouli has the following therapeutic properties*:
Energetically, Patchouli oil is good for those who are always in their head and may need grounding (this is soo me, haha). It also balances your Earth element and I can totally relate with this because as a cusp-Taurean, my other element is the Earth.
*This post is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, cure, or treat diseases.
Room sprays are amazing when you don’t have a diffuser or you just want to have passive diffusion. I used to bring room sprays wherever I go, and use it also as my car spray.
Check out how you to make an EO room spray in this video and share with me your favorite room spray blends in the comments.
We are in peculiar times, indeed.
Today is the 3rd week of the community quarantine here in Manila and the world and how we do things have changed dramatically.
The past week has been tough on me. Reports about mortality and inefficiencies everywhere in the world PLUS the general atmosphere of blame and hate were just too much that I had to take down my Facebook (control what you can control, as they say) for a while –
While I do not mean to be apathetic to what is going on around us, I also had to ground myself and take care of my mental health more than ever. Stress and anxiety can affect your physical body and it is important to be mindful of the things we consume and how it affects us so that we know how we can address them and make it better, somehow.
What resonated with me the most are posts from people who are trying to help in little ways as they can in their field of expertise. Homeschooling communities sharing to (now) work-at-home parents how to maximise their time and make this quarantine season work for the school kids who are now stuck at home; freelancers offering support on how to digitise businesses, free masterclasses and learning sessions on how you can make use of this time to be productive – there’s just wonderful help going around.
I would like to help, in the way that I can, as an aromatherapist and share with you today some essential oils that can help you manage your anxiety because it can really manifest physically.
So, here is the list of some of the popular oils that are anxiolytic (something used to reduce anxiety) with some evidence-based information:
There is still a long way to go for aromatherapy and essential oil modalities. We have only seen a number of clinical studies that proves its efficacy but for those who have used, majority would enjoy the benefits of using essential oils, without even knowing the mechanics of its therapeutic functions.
Anyway, before I bore you with all these geekiness, here are some recipes you can enjoy. Stay safe and sane, loves!
