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Essential Oil Profile: Roman Chamomile

What’s in a Name? “Chamomile” comes from the Greek khamaimēlon, which means ‘earth apple’ due to the apple-like scent of chamomile flowers. Related to the daisy, these flowers are often dried for use as herbal medicine, including tea.   History of Chamomile Roman Chamomile has one of the longest recorded histories of the herbal world, going back several millennium. It was dedicated by the ancient Egyptians to their sun god, Ra, and used by the soldiers of ancient Rome to bring courage before battle. Blending Recommendations As the root word ’earth apple’ would suggest, this essential oil has a sweet, fruit-like scent that can be quite strong and pungent. Roman Chamomile blends well with the following oils: +Lavender +Sweet Orange +Fennel +Marjoram +Spikenard +Lemon Balm +Carrot Seed +Helichrysum +Other varieties of Chamomile Products Containing Roman Chamomile PranaKids Sleep Diffusion Blend – This diffusion blend combines Roman Chamomile with Lavender, Petitgrain, and Mandarin to ease tension and promote restful sleep. Diffuse 3-4 drops in the hour leading to bedtime. Menstrual Cramp Formula – This wellness blend is formulated with Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, and Aniseed. Not only does this formula soothe discomfort during menstruation, but it is also great for general muscle tension. Gently massage 1-5 drops undiluted on desired area. Best coupled with a heating pad or warm bath. Down Time – Another indispensable wellness blend combining Roman Chamomile, Sweet Orange, Atlas Cedarwood, and Lavender. This blend is perfect for unwinding at the end of a busy day, supporting deep relaxation and sound sleep. Diffuse in an ultrasonic diffuser or rub a couple drops between your palms to breathe in the comfort. Sleep Aid – Our original sleep formula combines Roman Chamomile with Vetiver, Spikenard, Clary Sage, and Sweet Orange to help you calm down and soothe the nerves after a hectic day. This blend is great in a diffuser, inhaled from the palms, or rubbed into the feet at bedtime. Article by: Liza Docken

The Art of Meditation

Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 | Article by: Mathilde Hardy We’ve known for a long time that meditation is a great practice for our mental and physical health. Studies show its impact on blood pressure, anxiety, depression, etc. It evokes a better version of ourselves, but getting to that better version takes a lot of time, patience, and hard work. If you’re struggling with how to get started, here are some ways that we’ve come up with to help: Just start. The first step is making the commitment to start meditating. Otherwise you’ll never get to it. The beauty of meditation is that there is no correct way to do it: everyone will have a different experience. You decide to sit for as long as your body and mind need to, especially when starting out. Finding the right kind of meditation. There are thousands of meditations out there, but finding the right kind for you is important. It ranges from guided meditations to long, peaceful soundtracks. Luckily, these can be accessed on many music streaming platforms. Breathe. In then out. Really slowly. This part is crucial to getting your body to relax. Even if the first few breaths are shaky, after a few you’ll find a natural rhythm. To help find an even breath and relax my body, I like to diffuse a relaxing essential oil or blend, like lavender or Down Time. Designating a “meditation spot.” Where you meditate as well as consistently meditating there are two very important parts. If it’s your bed, your body will want to sleep instead of focusing on the meditation. I have a designated chair in my room: sitting in a chair helps with keeping your back straight and feeling grounded. I also never meditate without a thick blanket to keep me warm. Remember that when you meditate, it’s a stress-free AND pressure-free zone. It’s easy to feel discouraged after the first few times, but it’s important to remember that even the greatest names in the meditation “world” needed years to master the practice of meditation. Even now they’re still growing and learning. Listen to your body and what it needs. My favorite part of meditation is visualizing my goals. Meditation wouldn’t be as fun if it didn’t include visualization. Every morning, I pick 1 to 2 goals that I want to visualize. I imagine myself achieving those goals and how that would feel like. It makes me feel inspired even if I’ve had a crappy week or night of sleep. Visualization is a great motivator to get you to meditate. I wish you all the luck in your meditation journey and a practice full of joy and abundance!