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Ann Harmans's Four Pillars of Distillation

6 days ago
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Ann Harmans's Four Pillars of Distillation

Welcome to the 2023 Spring edition (10.1) of Aromatika magazine SOON TO BE RELEASED Second Edition of Harvest to Hydrosol By Ann Harman We at Aromatika feel honored to give our readers a sneak peek into Ann Harman's second edition of Harvest to Hydrosol. A must-have book for every distiller and aromatherapist library. As a distiller, you are responsible for everything that goes into your still and everything that comes out of your still! -Ann Harman I hope I never stop learn

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PERUVIAN AROMATIC PLANTS AND THEIR ESSENTIAL OILS

Aromatika Magazine

Mar 10
2 min

PERUVIAN AROMATIC PLANTS AND THEIR ESSENTIAL OILS

Welcome to the 2023 Spring edition (10.1) of Aromatika magazine! Viktoria Ferencz has written Part 2 of Traditional Herbalism and Aromatherapy in the Peruvian Sacred Valley. Due to the lack of information about Peruvian aromatic plants and their essential oils, this article aims to collect and summarize the knowledge from available scientific resources. After compactly describing the selected aromatic plants, there is a summary of all the essential oils and their components a

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Copy of Aromatika 2023 Spring edition is now available

Aromatika Magazine

Mar 5
1 min

Copy of Aromatika 2023 Spring edition is now available

Dear Aromatika Readers, Welcome to the 2023 Spring edition (10.1.) of Aromatika magazine! As winter gives way to spring here in the northern hemisphere, we celebrate with the release of a fantastic new aromatic issue that is now available in the shop. Our new column called Giants, debuts and offers special insights through a series of interviews with pioneers and key personalities shaping modern aromatherapy. In this issue, editor-in-chief Gergely Hollódi interviewed Jan Kusm

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Aromatika 2022 Winter edition is now available

Aromatika Magazine

Jan 6
1 min

Aromatika 2022 Winter edition is now available

Welcome to the 2022 Winter edition (9.4) of Aromatika magazine! At the turn of the calendar year, we celebrate with the release of a fantastic new aromatic issue that is now available in the shop. It's official now! Our new column called Giants debuts and offers special insights through a series of interviews with pioneers and key personalities shaping modern aromatherapy. In this issue, editor-in-chief Gergely Hollódi interviewed Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt, who currently lives in C

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Short History of Using Natural Fragrant Materials

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 20, 2022
2 min

Short History of Using Natural Fragrant Materials

“The famous Eau du Cologne was created in 1709 and since then its popularity has not waned. Disputes of who really was its creator continue to this day. The basic formula states that it was composed of oils of some citrus fruits, rosemary, neroli, cedarwood, myrtle, petitgrain and sandalwood. Besides having an antiseptic effect, it was indicated for refreshing, relieving tension, anxiety and lethargy, and improving focus and concentration. Its scent was described as “remindin

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Correspondence: The alchemical principal in action, reflecting life & perfume

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 19, 2022
1 min

Correspondence: The alchemical principal in action, reflecting life & perfume

“In living the alchemical path, we perceive beyond the usual, seeing within and without the parameters of the Earthly plane. Alchemy teaches us to see past the illusion, and practice the middle path, standing rooted, like an ancient oak.“ - Roxana Villa “I was first made aware of the associations of alchemy and aromatics in the late nineties during a breakfast with Jan Kusmirek, the founder and owner of Fragrant Earth. I had taken advantage of Jan being in the United States a

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Pure parfumery: true aromatic essences – divine scent

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 16, 2022
2 min

Pure parfumery: true aromatic essences – divine scent

“Divine Scent connects the Mind's awareness with the Spirit's intuitive Divinity. Our bodies' olfactory sense may open us up to this Cosmic Magic when experiencing real plant Parfums, which offer the true Sacredness that their essence evokes.“ - Doreen DeSerres DuJardin “We enjoy the essence of the ones we are close with and share intimacy. Certainly, cleanliness is a factor; a clean unscented being radiates energy and sends out messages of personal desires, habits and lifest

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From botanical perfumery to plant alchemy

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 15, 2022
2 min

From botanical perfumery to plant alchemy

“JOURNEY is a blend of passion reflecting a personal aromatic journey through the Mediterranean landscape of Crete island. A blend to convey the understanding that it is all about the ever-changing transformational nature of life. An elixir that helps to connect, encourage personal development and create harmony. A medicine to give clarity in a protected environment, from where you can tune in to your destiny by using the power of plants to find joy, empowerment and renewal.“

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Natural medicine and perfume raw materials in the Bible

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 13, 2022
2 min

Natural medicine and perfume raw materials in the Bible

“This article is pretty much a show-and-tell article about something from my Family’s past heritage, as it relates to natural raw materials used in the past, and my admiration for what they mean to me now as a Professional Perfumer.” - Paul Kiler “Looking at the collection of materials, minerals, liquids and solids found in these vials provides me inspiration for research, a bit of enlightenment into thinking about these materials used in Perfumery, and additional admiration

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Aromatika Magazine

Dec 13, 2022
2 min

How postpartum depression led me to launching a perfume brand

“Little did I realize shortly after that postpartum depression was slowly creeping in and would gradually overtake my psyche. I hadn't really had a sense of awareness that I wasn't my vibrant self.” - Tamar Weinberg Tamar Weinberg's story is extraordinary. Tamar suffered from depression for nearly a decade. One day she tried on a tiny vial of perfume, which changed her perspectives on life – she wanted live again and made it her life's journey to change the world through sce

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The science and psychology of scent and how we can use it to shift our state

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 12, 2022
1 min

The science and psychology of scent and how we can use it to shift our state

“Wearing or using scent isn't for anyone else. It's for ourselves. It's an act of self-care, but I think it goes much deeper. Many people who I spoke to hadn't really thought about why. All they knew was that it made them feel good, but they didn't know why it made them feel good.” - Karen Gilbert “The fragrance industry and the companies that employ them constantly programme you to behave in a certain way when you smell certain products. That might seem a bit dark and nefari

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Mandy Aftel discusses'Essence and Alchemy'

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 12, 2022
2 min

Mandy Aftel discusses'Essence and Alchemy'

“So, what is it about naturals that speak to you, Mandy?” - asked Saskia Wilson-Brown, founder of The Institute for Art and Olfaction in LA, who invited artisan perfumer Mandy Aftel for a broad-ranging talk about the revised 2022 edition of her book Essence and Alchemy, her work, and perfumery as a whole. Mandy Aftel is the owner and nose behind the natural perfume line Aftelier Perfumes, as well as the author of nine books including the very seminal Essence and Alchemy. She

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The Difference Between Aromatherapy and Perfumery

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 10, 2022
2 min

The Difference Between Aromatherapy and Perfumery

“I have studied aromatherapy, but I have not formally trained in perfumery. It is still a bold move to call oneself a perfumer; however, I make the distinction by stating I make botanical perfumes to indicate that I do not use fractions or isolates, only whole extracts.” - Suzanne Banks Suzanne Banks is a very special aromatherapist from Australia. In her practice for the past 25 years Suzanne has had the honour to treat a long list of clients including Kylie Minogue, Louise

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Aromatika Magazine

Dec 8, 2022
2 min

The perfume oracle

“I am amazed at how we are so connected with the plant world. Over the years, I have learned so much from my clients' intuitive responses and comments when they smell a plant scent. Often it would take them to faraway places and bygone times, regardless of where they come from or the plant's origins.” - Bowen Wei AROMANCY PERFUME ORACLE is a divination tool much like Tarot and I Ching, a set of 29 Natural Perfumes that relate to a specific life cycle stage. They are composed

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The Perfumed Odyssey Of An Aromatherapist

Aromatika Magazine

Dec 4, 2022
2 min

The Perfumed Odyssey Of An Aromatherapist

"I've never been comfortable with the blend of synthetic and natural perfumery, particularly when quality essential oils are so helpful when addressing issues with the body and mind. I always liked the challenge and wild herring aspect essential oils can bring to a blend." - Cher Grosse "My early life involved plant foraging and storing foods for cold winter months when we could have little greenery. My mother lovingly taught me about medicine making from our land and how to

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Aromatika Magazine

Nov 26, 2022
1 min

The perfume of consciousness

“HOOD RIVER was the first perfume I made in a Chypre class. Finally, it ended up as a fantasy oral… Maybe I was lucky as the first attempt at Natural Perfuming to create HOOD RIVER, as it has been one of the most popular scents in the Flying Colors Collection. However, Ayala Moriel commented that my perfumes were very androgynous in design and could be worn by either gender very well. HOOD RIVER has been popular with both men and women equally.” In the PERFUME Special Edition

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Aromatika Magazine

Nov 20, 2022
2 min

Perfume Special edition of Aromatika magazine

The 2022 Perfume Special edition of Aromatika magazine is now available in the shop. Out of ordinary, and beyond our regular issues, this most unique themed e-journal explores the infinite nature of scent - for all that treasure and pleasure of a fragrant life! During one of our editorial meetings with Ildikó earlier this year, she called out and said, "What do you think about a Perfume Special edition?" An agreement emerged in seconds. This special edition is the product of

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The best books in alternative and complementary medicine by Aeon Books Publishing

Aromatika Magazine

Oct 13, 2022
2 min

The best books in alternative and complementary medicine by Aeon Books Publishing

At this time of the year we keep harvesting some of the most beautiful medicinal plants. Whether you are foraging in the wild, perhaps growing your own plants in the garden or in the windowsill, or yet in the dreamy state of incorporating plant works in your daily life, we are here to support you every step on the way. In this we have on board our lovely partner Aeon Books dedicated to publishing the best books in alternative and complementary medicine. In each issue of Aroma

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The effect of rosehip fruit on the incidence of urinary tract infection in the puerperium

Aromatika Magazine

Oct 10, 2022
1 min

The effect of rosehip fruit on the incidence of urinary tract infection in the puerperium

“For many decades, rosehip or dog-rose (Rosa canina L.) was mainly known as a source of vitamin C, and the tea made from its fruit is good to drink pleasure. Over the past 1-2 decades, numerous review publications and clinical trials have focused attention on the active ingredients of dog rose, its multiple therapeutic effects and possibilities of their multifacet therapeutic applications (e.g. osteoarthritis), bringing lots of variations for regular, medicinal use of this va

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Possible treatment for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy with combined inhalation aromatherapy

Aromatika Magazine

Oct 7, 2022
1 min

Possible treatment for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy with combined inhalation aromatherapy

"Several therapeutic methods, including pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions, have been proposed for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP), including aromatherapy. Many clinical reports in the literature suggest that certain essential oils (e.g. peppermint, lemon, lavender) may be able to reduce nausea episodes and vomiting due to various causes, either alone or in combination. Although lemon and peppermint inhalation aromatherapy alone may be effective in dim

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