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essential oils & pregnancy/breastfeeding

essential oils & pregnancy/breastfeeding

EARLY PREGNANCY: Generally speaking, we do not recommend the use of essential oils during the first trimester of pregnancy—this is too a delicate time for mom and the developing little one. 2ND TRIMESTER & ON: First, check the following lists to identify essential oils that should be 

untamed fact #7 (wildcrafting)

untamed fact #7 (wildcrafting)

When wild-crafting, conscious herbalists typically only take flowers, leaves, stems, and/or roots from no more than every seventh plant they encounter during their harvest so as to preserve the plant’s ability to thrive for generations to come.

blending for new year’s intentions

blending for new year’s intentions

Cheers! As New Year’s Eve approaches, I delight in reviewing the year-that-was as I excitedly commit to the imminent year’s emergence. Herewith, a few of my favorite ways to magickally and aromatically reflect, prepare, celebrate, and commit. Soak: A Bath for Banishing Some of us 

untamed fact #2 (jojoba)

untamed fact #2 (jojoba)

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untamed fact #1 (rose)

untamed fact #1 (rose)

It takes over 60,000 roses to make just one ounce of pure Rose otto essential oil. Precious, indeed. Save Save

you can take these things for granted

you can take these things for granted

I find mystic delight in biology, chemistry, archetypes, and ritual. I am passionate about nature, aromatherapy, herbs and magic and LOVE educating and empowering others about them. With my classes, I am committed to providing a fun, informative, empowering, and generous learning environment that provides hands-on 

broad guidelines for diluting essential oils

broad guidelines for diluting essential oils

To avoid possible skin sensitization and the risk of over-exposure, essential oils should be diluted in an appropriate carrier before being applied topically. Since oil and water do not mix, you should look to an appropriate oil-based carrier to dilute your essential oils. Use these handy