Top 5 Reasons Why You’ll Love Mastic

The deep woodsy scent of trees after a Mediterranean rainstorm, sweetening as the sun warms the refreshed earth. That’s one image that comes to mind when I close my eyes and inhale the aroma of mastic essential oil Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia. I’ve long enjoyed working with mastic in clinical aromatherapy—so much so, that I […]

Lemongrass: A Must-Have

Lemongrass Cymbopogan citratus has been revered by many historical figures as a “cure-all” herb. In India, for example, lemongrass has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years. It is also an essential ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cooking. Why? Lemongrass has a unique, robust flavor and aroma that is both lemony and […]