Adhoc Aromatics

Most people speak of how aromatherapy started in the 1960s. This is partially true, but essentially it developed from the much older Indian medicine tradition,  Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, the practice ...

What is cypress essential oil good for? First and foremost, it's astringent and drying. It a's a diuretic that clears excess water in the body. It cuts grease on the skin and supports healthy respi...

Ginger is a warming and comforting spice, giving ease to aches and pains and drying out respiratory catarrh. It speeds metabolism, helping sluggish digestion and softening stools. VINEVIDA offers t...

Juniper is not an essential oil I use very often. However, it would always be my go-to choice for people who had arthritis, rheumatism, and gout. Mentally, it has a lovely bright and breezy effect,...

It is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from depression globally. It is a common mental health disorder that is sadly rising fast post-pandemic. The medical profession does not recommend antidepre...

One of the most hyped about essential oils on the internet, and course, one of humankind’s most recognized fragrances. Lemon Essential Oil has natural antibiotic constituents which make it a brilli...

I’m always so pleased when somebody asks me what cardamom essential is good for, because it’s not really spoken of in many books, or as popular as people’s first choices of essential oil. Yet, I th...

We’ll do sweet basil this month because it fits so well with our article about essential oils for empowering women. If you want an example of how powerful sweet basil is, try buying the plant from ...

Fostering a good sleep routine is important especially as the kids return to school. Routine helps kids feel more comfortable, offering predictability and helping ease any feelings of anxiousness f...

Fennel Essential Oil has a strong aroma reminiscent of licorice, spicy and earthy yet sweet. It can be a polarizing scent, a love or hate thing. Due to the anethole constituent, fennel, licorice, a...

August! The most stressful month of the year for me. I have three children, two who are now grown and a thirteen-year-old at home. Thanks to the pandemic, he’s never learned how to go out and call ...

The beautiful Palo Santo wood, sacred to the Curanderos, has long been used for energy healing and creating sacred space by these shamans and healers of South America. When it is burnt, the fragran...