Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is one of the most widely used medicinal and cosmetic herbs in Europe and is well known around the world. Traditionally valued as both food and medicine, nettle is rich in biologically active compounds and…
Deep Dive into Spearmint Hydrolat Composition and Therapeutic Actions NOTE: This is an excerpt from my Spearmint Hydrolat Monograph. The full monograph includes harvesting recommendations, ratios, distillation parameters, and more. Spearmint Hydrolat in Aromatherapy Literature Spearmint essential oil (Mentha spicata)…
Helichrysum italicum essential oil and other extracts are well-known for their skin-healing, regenerative, and anti-inflammatory properties. The same effects are often attributed to its hydrolat (hydrosol), largely based on experienced aromatherapists’ observations rather than direct scientific evidence. Two recent in-vitro…
As the days get shorter and the autumn clouds roll in, many of us find ourselves searching for a natural way to stay alert and motivated. While coffee remains my beloved go-to for a quick fix, I always keep a…
Sleep challenges can sneak up on us at any time – whether it’s the stress of a new school year, the excitement of the festive season, an important event on the horizon, or seemingly for no reason at all. Essential…
If you spend time outdoors, hike or camp, play sports, garden, do DIY, or interact with pets – scratches, cuts, and bruises are almost inevitable. Incorporating hydrolats (hydrosols) into your wound care and scar treatment routine can make a real…
Conference Recap: The Modern Practice of Aromatherapy 2025 The annual conference of the Lithuanian Association of Aromatherapists was held at the beautiful Europe’s Park-Museum, nestled in the forests just outside Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius. The conference consisted of three parts:…