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The wisdom of mugwort, a plant for the dreamspace, health and vitality

From the distillation, the hydrosol (aromatic waters) of mugwort offers an olfactory profile of sweet, herbaceous, melon, and warm honey tones. It creates an instant mood shift upon breathing in its aroma, and an overall sense of relaxation and calm throughout the mind and body. 

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A Diffuser: a must-have in a wellness medicine toolkit

The method of diffusion is one of the easiest ways to experience essential oils. It is the means of dispersing the molecules of essential oils into the atmosphere through an application that helps facilitate this process. One advantage of diffusing essential oils is the ability to affect not just yourself but others around you so they may benefit from the aroma. Diffusion is also a favorable way to use essential oils since it offers safer means for use around elderly or small children. 

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Connecting to your inner resilience through aromatic ritual

As both a licensed massage therapist and certified aromatherapist, I have been turning to my professional resources to manage my own mental distress lately and what I have found to be immensely helpful is the practice of an aromatic ritual. I use my rituals to begin my day or when I feel uneasy . What is an aromatic ritual, you may wonder? It is the practice and repetition of using aromatics, specifically, essential oils to help manage stress. 

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