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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.

Close Up of freshly picked Patchouli leaves.

Patchouli: The Scent of the ’60s and Its Modern Revival in Aromatherapy

Patchouli, with its rich, earthy aroma, is often nostalgically remembered as the quintessential scent of the 1960s – a symbol of free-spiritedness, peace, and love. However, this distinctive essential oil, distilled from the dried, cured and lightly fermented leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a mint family member, has transcended its historical

The Art of Candle Making and the Enchantment of Essential Oils

In the realm of home fragrance and decor, candle-making emerges as an art form that blends ancient tradition with modern mindfulness. Amidst the plethora of candle types, soy container candles infused with essential oils stand out, offering a serene ambiance, eco-friendliness, and a touch of aromatherapy to any space. Here,

Close up of Neroli, the blossoms of the Bitter Orange tree.

The Power of Scent: How Aromatherapy Can Change Your Mood with Neroli

Aromatherapy is rooted in century-old practices of aromatic medicine and herbalism, alchemy, chemistry, perfumery and pharmacy. Modern aromatherapy, which took shape in the 1930’s, plays a significant role in modern wellness, namely by utilizing the profound power of aromatic botanical extracts (essential oils) to influence mood and overall health. Among

A botanical drawing of Bergamot citrus fruits and flowers. Citrus bergamia, known as Bergamot orange, is a pear shaped fruit with a bitter pulp. The essential oil is obtained via expression-rasping the sightly dried peels. Given the bitter nature of the fruit, the oil is mainly used in the realms of aromatherapy and perfumery.

Unveiling the Citrus Charm: The Benefits of Bergamot Oil

As we dive into the enchanting world of aromatherapy, we often encounter essential oils that are popular and widely used, like Lavender and Eucalyptus. Today, however, let’s turn our attention to a less heralded but equally fascinating member of the essential oil family: Bergamot. Known for its refreshingly uplifting citrus

Video Still from Sweet Fern Distillation Video.

Plant Talk with Sweet Fern

Discover the Sweetness of Sweet Fern! Sweet Fern is an aromatic plant endemic to North America offering many virtues, such as soil ecology enrichment and stabilization. Within traditional medicine and modern aromatherapy its essential oil, rich in terpenes such as β-Caryophyllene, has calming, warming, and clearing qualities that may be experienced through inhalation or topical application. This article shares more about the aforementioned plus essential oil blending ideas and further details about this highly aromatic plant I have admired for years. Also included is a related video featuring Sweet Fern hydrosol distillation (the hydrosol is divine!). This article hardly scratches the surface of Sweet Fern’s virtuous qualities; may continued curiosity be a lifelong pursuit!

Saro Essential Oil

There’s much more to the aromatic world and essential oils than Eucalyptus and Tea tree, no matter how lovely those plants of Australia are. Earth’s varying and vast regions host an array of plants, including aromatic plants, who have grown and evolved to suit those locations. Plants are a direct expression of “sense-of-place,” a reflection of their environment. Who better to showcase a sense-of-place than Madagascar’s Saro? This Plant Talk article takes you through Saro’s personality, aroma-therapeutic applications, blending notes and incorporating Saro into wellness-supporting aromatherapy products.

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