Author: nycaromatica

  • Myrrh Essential Oil

    Myrrh Essential Oil

    The Mystery of Myrrh Of all of the well-known resinous bearing plants in the world Myrrh may be the one […]

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  • Hecate: Illuminating Transition and Darkness

    Hecate: Illuminating Transition and Darkness

    Darkness and illumination. These words resonate with the Autumnal Equinox. That time of year when nights slowly become longer, plants shed their leaves and energy goes down to the roots. This time is also under the auspice of the Hecate archetype, which has fascinated me for years. I finally took time to understand what this…

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  • Myth of the Emotional Brain

    Myth of the Emotional Brain

    You Are Not Your Emotions Emotions seem to be some sort of mystical trickery don’t they? They make the heart […]

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  • Root Chakra Rituals

    Root Chakra Rituals

    Have you ever felt “out of sorts,” like you’re “living in your head,” “ungrounded” or tightly clenching to concepts, ideas […]

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  • Aromatherapy For Transformation

    Aromatherapy For Transformation

    Change. There are times it comes with warning. Other times with a sudden breathless strike. Regardless, how do we cope with the aftermath? Symbols may help us articulate and see. Tools such as Aromatherapy may help us manage how we cope with change and associated stress. This article explores these themes and offers aromatherapy blending…

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  • Rosemary Essential Oil

    Rosemary Essential Oil

    Rosemary has been recognized as a powerfully cleansing and regenerative herb for centuries. But Rosemary goes deeper than that by stirring the heart’s soul and more. Spend a few minutes getting to know Rosemary the plant and the essential oil including recipes and an episode of “Plant Talk” where I’m distilling rosemary leaves!

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  • No Poo Shampoo The Clay Way

    No Poo Shampoo The Clay Way

    Have you tried the “No Poo” method of hair washing but found it’s not quite working for you? Fear not! Options like clay and simple plant based preparations such as infusions and hydrosols may be what you have been looking for.

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  • A Haiku: Laughing With Yarrow

    A Haiku: Laughing With Yarrow

    Yarrow, the plant of “thousands of leaves” may bring an element of healing and protection to your life. This post includes an aromatherapy blend for a mood mist.

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  • German Chamomile Essential Oil

    German Chamomile Essential Oil

    German chamomile essential oil is distilled from the flowers of Matricaria recutita and often grown and distilled for its essential […]

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  • Spanish Lavender Essential Oil

    Spanish Lavender Essential Oil

    Lavandula stoechas is classified in the mint (Lamiaceae) family and native to the Mediterranean basin. It is a compact perennial […]

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