http://tambela.com/ Articles from Tambela Natural Aromatherapy Skin Care http://www.tambela.com/ http://www.tambela.com/images/logo_sm.jpg en-us Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2007 Tambela LLC len@tambela.com http://tambela.com/articles/clarysage.php The smell of clary sage has been described as having a sweet herbaceous scent that is almost winelike; to me it is very fresh while also somewhat floral or fruity. In fact it has been use in the production of wines with a muscatel flavor. In perfumes, I find it can dominate but may also enhance a blend. Clary sage is used for many problems and is mainly known for its anti-stress properties. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/clarysage.php http://tambela.com/articles/perfume-intro.php The definition of natural perfumery differs depending on the artist and enthusiast. It is always a passion, sometimes a hobby, often a way of life and both an old and a new art form. By strict definition natural perfumery uses only natural botanical ingredients and a few animal-derived substances such as beeswax. Natural perfumes are more complex than the blends used in aroma therapy. They generally have 8 or more different essences and are formulated in a structured manner. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/perfume-intro.php http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-science.php Is there science behind aromatherapy or is it just a feel-good snake oil? In this article we examine clinical and laboratory research into essential oil therapy, principally for mental discomfort, and evidence for its effectiveness. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-science.php http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-intro.php Is aromatherapy more than just a room freshener? Find out why essential oils extracted from plants are used to promote the health of body, mind and spirit. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-intro.php http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-using-eo.php When you use essential oils you are using a product that smells great but is also easily absorbed into your body. The most direct route into the body and mind is through the nose, but essential oils massaged onto your skin are also readily absorbed. Here are some safe and effective methods of using essential oils. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-using-eo.php http://tambela.com/articles/eo-suggestions.php Sure you can enliven your room and lift your spirts by diffusing essential oils, but we have some more suggestions you may want to try. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/eo-suggestions.php http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-history.php The use of plants in medicine is probably as old as man. Records from 5000 plus years ago tell of the use of perfumes and aromatic plants for their aesthetic and medicinal properties in Egypt, China, India, and Mesoptamia. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/aromatherapy-history.php http://tambela.com/articles/sweetgrass.php Sweetgrass basketry is one of the oldest art forms of African origin in the United States. The blend of African and European developed into a unique culture called Gullah that exists today in Sea Islands along the southeastern coast and retains West African traditions inlcuding a unique method of "sewing" baskets made of aromatic sweetgrass. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://tambela.com/articles/sweetgrass.php