Welcome to NYC Aromatica’s Blog

Your source for aromatherapy inspiration and know-how.

Being inspired by nature & creating simple self-care products is the foundation of NYC Aromatica’s blog. I believe that genuine aromatherapy is rooted in loving and caring for the earth.

Writing Inspired by Nature

  • Learn About Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

    Learn About Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

    Do you know Sweet Marjoram is related to Oregano and just as powerful in its own right, with its own characteristics that set it apart? I like to think of Sweet Marjoram as the yin to Oregano’s yang. This aromatic plant talk profile takes you from the gentle sun loving plant to its softly powerful…

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  • A Poem for Queen Anne’s Lace

    A Poem for Queen Anne’s Lace

    Welcome to musings and a poem inspired by the virtues of Queen Anne’s Lace and Carrot seed essential oil. Both […]

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  • Plant Talk with Cistus Essential Oil

    Plant Talk with Cistus Essential Oil

    Welcome to the land of Cistus ladaniferus, a place to learn from the short, sticky, resilient shrub that graces hot and arid locations such as Spain and Portugal. Known since ancient times, Cistus invites you to a space of healing and contemplation. Also known as Rock Rose, this plant has a lot more to share…

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  • Plant Talk with Palmarosa Essential Oil

    Plant Talk with Palmarosa Essential Oil

    There is much to admire about Palmarosa grass and its pearly inflorescence. In my mind, Palmarosa is the yin to […]

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  • Earth Day: On Plants and Their “USES”

    Earth Day: On Plants and Their “USES”

    What’s a plant “good for”? This brief article considers how plants exist for themselves and are beings to cherish and work with, not use.

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  • Plant Talk with Basil Essential Oil

    Plant Talk with Basil Essential Oil

    There is much to know and love about Basil. This Plant Talk article features Sweet Basil’s many virtues, highlighting Basil essential oil and how to incorporate it into essential oil blends and life overall!

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