My sister gave me an aromatherapy diffuser from Christmas and I've been obsessed! My recent favorite essential oil combination is frankincense with sweet orange oil. My friend Andrea Giordano specializes in essential oils and aromatherapy, so I interviewed her about them!
AC: What brought you to study essential oils?
AG: I have always had a great love for plants and their healing properties. Essential oils are just one area of study for me. While studying feng shui and my background of study in ornamental horticulture I thought it would be SO great to put the two together. And I have! The aromas and energetics of essential oils are very powerful.
Can you tell us about the powers of essential oils?
The energetics of the plant are present in all forms of plant medicine - flower essences, herbal tinctures, dried herbs, essential oils, etc. Depending on what you are treating - physical vs. emotional, internal or external and the potency you want to use, you have all of these different choices of preparation. The human sense of smell is very powerful. We relate happy, sad, and different periods in our lives with smell. Just think what you could do to change that with different aromas.
What essential oil do you recommend for space clearing, and why?
I find White Sage to be very powerful in clearing all negative forces followed by some Orange to brighten and lighten (uplifting) the area.
What essential oil do you recommend for relaxation and bedrooms, and why?
There are many essential oils to chose from depending on what mood you want to achieve. For relaxation I recommend Lavender mixed with some Sandalwood and a bit of Orange. For a romantic bedroom, try Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Neroli or Rose mixed with some Sandalwood. Sandalwood grounds the spirit.
What essential oil do you recommend for focus, such as at the desk and workspace, and why?
For me, I love Rosemary, Basil (for getting my brain working) Clary Sage (calms the nerves) and a touch of Peppermint (uplifting)
What essential oil do you recommend for entertaining, such as at the living room area, and why?
Once again I love Orange (lifts the sprits) refreshes and relaxes. I call Orange “The happy oil"!
OOh! I can't wait to try these different combinations throughout my home to create a truly holistic space that supports my needs! Thanks Andrea.
Are there any special essential oil combinations you want to share with us?
Aroma - The Scent Thera - The Healing Chi - The Energy
AromatheraChi was created from a lifetime interest in plants combined with a devotion to natural and organic products. These interests led AromatheraChi owner, Andrea Giordano, to pursue a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and begin exploring natural applications for health and beauty. Ten years ago, she began making and selling all-natural soaps. It is important to her to make sure that she always delivers the highest quality products.
While there is much to love about the essential oils themselves, the true passion and focus of AromatheraChi is the science behind the oils. Scientific studies have shown that different scents have positive impacts on well being.
Aromatherachi was born out of the desire to wish for everyone to have access to fantastic essential oils, GC/MS tested, at a fraction of the price typically found elsewhere.
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