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Spikenard Essential Oil’s Journey through Time

As we have been receiving quite a few orders at Ahimsa for Spikenard essential oil over the past few weeks I thought it would be an interesting topic for this week’s newsletter. Although mainstream favourites like Orange, Geranium and Peppermint are definite “go to oils” it’s nice to share some information on others that a lot of people may not be aware of and their story. Spikenard essential oil has a rich and storied history that spans centuries and civilizations. Here's a glimpse into its fascinating journey through time.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Manuka Essential Oil: Nature''s Gift

In this week’s blog, we are shining the spotlight on Manuka Essential Oil. Derived from the leaves and branches of the Manuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium), native to New Zealand, this remarkable oil has been revered for centuries by indigenous Māori for its therapeutic properties. Today, its popularity extends far beyond its native shores, captivating aromatherapists, skincare enthusiasts, and holistic health practitioners worldwide.
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Unveiling the Essence of Rose Damascena Essential Oil

I have always been a fan of history and loved the subject even many (many) years ago at school and now researching the origins and uses of essential oils I often seem to disappear for a few hours down the “rabbit hole” so to speak. This topic has been no different and we are looking at the history of Rose Damascena Otto essential oil as it is as rich and captivating as the fragrance it embodies.
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Abyssinian Seed Oil: A Powerhouse Oil

Not only does Abyssinian Seed Oil offer impressive skincare and haircare benefits, the unique characteristics of this carrier mean it has a high resistance to oxidisation and lasts substantially longer than a lot of other carrier oils.
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Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil: The All-Rounder for Skin Care

With its nourishing properties, easy absorption, and suitability for almost all skin types, this oil has gained popularity in the realm of skincare. Often compared to Sweet Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil offers a wide range of benefits and is particularly well-suited for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Let's dive deeper into the wonders of Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil and explore it’s uses in your skincare regime.
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Crafting the Perfect Blend: Creating your own individual essential oil blend

Are you ready to dive into the world of perfumery and create your own unique scent? Crafting your essential oil blend to use as a perfume or to diffuse is a delightful and creative process that allows you to personalise your fragrance and express your individuality. There is an art to making perfume blends, focusing on the top, middle, and base notes that create a harmonious olfactory experience. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind crafting the perfect blend.
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Thieves Oil

As the days get shorter and colder, generally we know that the flu and cold season is upon us. I have always been fascinated by the story of the “Thieves Oil” dating back to the 1400’s when the “Black Death or Bubonic Plague” devastated large parts of France.
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The History of Soap

The history of soap is an interesting one, being developed by chance back 4,500 years ago. The oldest written tablet mentioning soap is by the Sumerians, possibly in the city of Girsu in ancient Mesopotamia.
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Essential Oils: Messengers to the Heart

This third article in the "Meditation" series is designed to reveal the most powerful mode of working with Ahimsa Essential Oil Blends and Ahimsa Meditation Blends: and how you may engage them in helping to bring about the changes you desire in your life.
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Essential Oils for Sleep

We all know how great we feel after a truly restful night’s sleep. What you may not know is just how much harm is done to your body when you are sleep deprived. Lack of quality sleep can make you irritable, confused, tired, unfocused, and depressed [1]
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Meditation For Busy Minds: One

The ‘Mystery’ and ‘Science’ of Meditation, is the first in a series of articles entitled ‘Meditation for Busy Minds’. Our journey begins with a brief exploration of how science may serve to unlock elements of the ‘mystery’ of meditation and in doing so …………… ‘transform’ what often appears as an impossibly difficult challenge ……… into a ‘simple, natural and infinitely rewarding ‘ journey through consciousness’.
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Organic Essential Oils

With the introduction of the new Ahimsa Oils website in late May 2017 we are increasing the range of organic essential oils. Now these oils are certified organic (from different certifying entities worldwide) but as Ahimsa Oils is not certified we will not break Australian labelling regulations or present unethical implications.
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Our Jojoba Oil

Our golden jojoba oil which is more technically a liquid wax is one of our primary carrier oils and is a beautiful way to dilute powerful essential oils, essential oil blends or natural perfumes.
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Rosemary Essential Oil Vs Eucalyptus Essential Oil

I received a call recently from someone that was fairly new to essential oils and had never bought Rosemary Essential Oil before. They were concerned that the Rosemary oil did not smell exactly like the crushed culinary herb. They were further concerned that Rosemary oil smells a lot like Eucalyptus Essential Oil.
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Angelica Root or Seed Essential Oil?

Jodie back in early 2016 bought Angelica Root Essential Oil from Jenna Bosley the previous owner of Ahimsa Oils. Jodie contacted us in January 2017 to say she was unsure of the smell of the Angelica Root Essential Oil as she had smelled Angelica Seed Essential Oil at a meeting she had attended and ours was different.
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New Website! New Products!

New Website! Let us celebrate by increasing our organic essential oils and hard to find essential oils. We celebrate and you benefit with an even more comprehensive range, with many more hard to find Northern Hemisphere essential oils. Please read more.....
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