INCENSE & AROMATHERAPY ARTICLES
Do you know what frankincense is? Did you know that incense can help you save on your utility bills? Curious about smudging? Want to know more about patchouli or the origins of aromatherapy? Browse our growing library of articles and get an inside look at the world of incense and aromatherapy!
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Patchouli's History and Use | |
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Patchouli essential oil is likely the most misunderstood of aromatherapy's tools. Gaining a reputation as the aroma of the counter-culture has overshadowed the diverse applications of this wonderful aromatic. Here is a bit of background, followed by the ins-and-outs of aromatheraputic... 
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Frankincense in Aromatherapy - Trees, Pearls, and Essential Oil | |
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Used for many thousands of years, the Frankincense tree has perhaps the greatest association with spiritual practice of any plant on earth. In most of the great ancient cultures,including the Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations, it has played a role in... |
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Spotlight on Lavender | |
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Imagine a flower being able to calm your nerves, reduce inflammation and swelling, promote faster healing for minor burns, decrease muscle pain, alleviate insomnia, and work as a natural bug repellant? That purple colored flower named lavender, which is derived from... |
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Are you using incense burners as decoration? You should! | |
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When you think of incense burners you probably think of the most common ash catcher style, a flat piece of wood with simple drilled holes to hold the incense. These simple incense burners are classic, and a great way to hold your incense, but there’s a whole world of beautiful and... |
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The Fine Art of Smudging | |
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Many indigenous cultures throughout the world use burning herbs, plants and resins to accomplish the same purpose. In some cultures the smoke is taken into one's hands and rubbed over the body to blacken it. This is where the modern day practice got its nickname -- smudging... |
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The Origins of Aromatherapy | |
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The origin and elements of Aromatherapy can be traced back to nearly 3000 years before Christ, when the earlier Egyptians used the elements of Aromatherapy in their daily lives. Documented records show that Egyptians burned incense made from aromatic woods and additional herbs to... |
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Spotlight on Ylang Ylang | |
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Ylang ylang, pronounced ee-lung ee-lung, is as exotic sounding as the tropical regions from where these fragrant flowers originate. The name means, “flower of flowers” and the abundantly sweet flowers are prettily colored pink, mauve or yellow, colors frequently seen during sunrise... |
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What Is Shamanic Smudging? | |
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Shamanic smudging—or just smudging—is an age-old tribal tradition which has been used for centuries to create harmony and peace. There are many different shamanic smudging ceremonies, and different tribes use a variety of herbs for smudging... |
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Using Incense to Save on Your Utilities | |
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Okay, you are seeing the words incense and utility in the same sentence and wondering why. Don’t worry. We will not be discussing meditation unless, of course, you have to meditate to calm down after seeing your utility bill... 