Haley Ausserer

Frankincense, Treasured Gift and Time-Honored Medicine

Frankincense is a powerful botanical ally with a rich and thrilling history. Entwined with ritual and meditation for centuries, it is a renowned spiritual tool. It is valued for its many healing properties and its intoxicating fragrance and has been used in worship for thousands of years.… Read more

Holistic Beauty and Sara Crow

Flower Essences are bioenergetic imprints of a flower that work on energy pathways, such as the acupuncture meridians, to heal body, mind, and spirit. They aid whole body health, emotional healing, and personal growth.

In Sara Crow L.Ac.’s peer-reviewed article Dew, she explores the relationship between dew and flower essences:… Read more

How to Use Eucalyptus Essential Oil

By Haley Ausserer

Eucalyptus is one of the most beloved and widely used essential oils. Therapeutically versatile, it can be used for:… Read more

Violet Color Therapy: Acai & Dead Sea Mineral Bath Salts

Add a splash of healing color to your bathing routine! This fun recipe, created by Sara Crow, uses pure phytopigments for a little color therapy.

We all know that light enters through our eyes, but did you know that light enters through your skin as well?… Read more

Soothe Your Body: 5 Restorative Massage Oil Recipes

Homemade massage oil blends not only make great gifts, they are the perfect way to customize your aromatherapy experience. Whether you’re dealing with stress, sore muscles, bloating, or something else entirely, these DIY recipes can bring a botanical boost to your massage.

We recommend jojoba as a carrier oil for the massage oil blends here.… Read more

Behind the Scenes At the Palo Santo Eco-Project in Ecuador

Palo Santo, meaning “holy wood” or “sacred tree,” has a long history of use in the traditional ethnobotanical medicine of South America.… Read more

RECIPE: DIY Aromatic Salt Scrub

With Frankincense, Ginger, and Ylang Ylang

Aromatherapeutic body scrubs help increase circulation and gently exfoliate while renewing and settling the mind. Creating your own aromatic salt scrub is fun and easy, and it makes a great homemade gift!… Read more

Community Immunity: DIY Diffuser Blends for Clear Breathing

Diffusing essential oils is one of the best way to support wellness in your home or workplace. From the great conifers to humble garden herbs, plants produce molecules to protect the health of their communities. The aromatic compounds that help plants flourish in their native habitats also support our bodies to heal and thrive.… Read more

WEBINAR: Top 10 Essential Oils for the Home Pharmacy with David Crow

Do you want to build your aromatherapy home pharmacy but aren’t sure where to start?

Are you already using essential oils at home, and want to increase the effectiveness of your home collection?

Watch this free webinar to discover which oils to use for everything from the flu to stress to skin irritation.… Read more

DIY Summer Diffuser Blends

Create a memorable, welcoming atmosphere for summer get-togethers with diffuser blends you create yourself. Whether it’s cheerful citrus, lively mint, sultry jasmine, or your own creation, botanical fragrance is a key element of setting the mood.… Read more

RECIPES: How to Use Lavender Oil at Home

Lavender oil is universally beloved for its versatility and beautiful fragrance. Here are 5 ways to try at home:… Read more