Chinese Medicine and Essential Oils: Peppermint On Acupuncture Points

Peppermint is a well-known and loved scent, commonly used for it’s soothing and uplifting effects. Peppermint is excellent for those that desire to feel more awake and refreshed- and is great for those that struggle with damp conditions causing foggy-headedness and inability to focus. Peppermint is associated with the outward and spreading movements

Palmarosa - A Calming, Soothing and Nourishing Essential Oil

Palmarosa is a cooling, nourishing, and calming oil with a sweet floral scent. Palmarosa is distilled from the fragrant grass and flowers and is similar in quality and functions of botanical oils. Palmarosa has an affinity for the Lungs, Pericardium, and Liver. Palmarosa is native to the wetlands of India.

Blending Essential Oils with Advanced Acupuncture Practices: A Peek into the Practice

The use of essential oils continues to be gain popularity. Many people are finding the use of essential oils and aromatherapy are beneficial to uplift their mood, increase depth of respiration and prevent symptoms of common colds. Individuals are becoming more conscious of the importance, even necessity, of using natural remedies for healing and quality of life.

Lavender angustifolia - Gently Bringing Out Into the World

From the strong upward and outward direction of Rosemary, it follows suit that we discuss Lavender. Lavender also moves energy both upward and outward, but differently then Rosemary

Rosemary Essential Oil ~ Powerful, Penetrating and Rising

This is the first in a series of essays on the energetic directionality of Essential Oils. Practical applications and functions are discusses in my foundation series for the L. Ac. and LMT. While all are welcome to enjoy and learn from these essays, they are intended for the Licensed Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist, as well as the advanced student of MT and Traditional Chinese Medicine.