by HollyBeth Anderson | Feb 15, 2023 | aromatherapy, essential oils, herbs, ingredients, medicinal plants, perfume, roll on perfume
History Marjoram (Organum Marjorana) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family. With rounded, pale green leaves, Marjoram is often mistaken for oregano; however, it has a sweeter taste and a more delicate nature, preferring moister soil and warmer climates....
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 12, 2017 | aromatherapy, beauty, Garden, gardening, herbs, hollybeth website, organic, organic skincare, pore cleansing mask, skincare
Blue Yarrow Essential Oil Blue yarrow essential oil is actually not blue. Yarrow has over 100 active ingredients including flavonoids, tannins, silica, amino acids and the list goes on. Like chamomile, yarrow contains azulene that produces the rich vibrant blue. The...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 15, 2017 | acne, aromatherapy, artisan crafted, beauty, Garden, gardening, herbs, hollybeth website, organic skincare, skincare
Calendula Calendula, a versatile herb, is the essential oil from the pot marigold. This plant has been used since the 12th century for its medicinal properties. Studies abound on its healing ability on the skin specifically on burn victims. Due to its high level of...
by HollyBeth Anderson | May 28, 2015 | beauty, bees, birds, Garden, gardening, herbs, hollybeth organics, hollybeth website, home and garden, inspiration
I spent the weekend dirty. Filthy, actually. Sweaty and smelly. Covered in bruises and bites, scratches and scrapes. My legs now resemble those of a kid just bounding off the bus home from summer camp. Not sure if I’ll be able to squeeze in a manicure this week, so I...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 20, 2014 | bees, flowers, Garden, herbal, herbs, medicinal plants
Native to the Midwest, anise hyssop is a member of the mint family. Bees and butterflies are hovering over my anise hyssop that is flourishing in this heat wave. Aromatic of licorice and anise, it was planted in the 1870s to attract honeybees. Historically it has been...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Apr 21, 2014 | aromatherapy, gardening, herbs, organic
Basil’s name is from the Greek basilikohn meaning royal. Its origins can be traced to China and India. Its original purpose was for embalming and taking the poison out of insect bites. Today its properties are so varied it should be considered the super herb....
