Orto de Prouvènço: Oshadhi’s Aroma Sanctuary in the Heart of Nature

Let us take you on a tour through our magical place in Provence. Orto de Prouvènço means “Large Garden” in Provençal, the old language of Provence. It is our aromatherapy seminar center located in High Provence (France), one hour by car north-east of Avignon. On the outskirts of Aurel, a charming Provençal village, you will…

Did you know that cancer cells know to smell?

…and that essential oils can find their way to them? Scientists at the Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) under the direction of Prof. Hanns Hatt have discovered a while ago that cancer cells dispose of their own receptors for fragrances . This was published in the Journal Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. This research showed that…

The Miracle of Fragrant Light

Essential oils are the result of biochemical transformations induced by Sun Light. As carriers of this light energy they are the most miraculous gifts of Nature. They restore balance on all levels of the human system, increase energy, change our moods, protect us against negativity…..and heal the most vicious diseases often not attainable by modern…

Jatamansi: Balance for Life

Native from the “Seat of the gods”, the Himalayas, Spikenard, since thousands of years, is one of the most sacred essences known both for its spiritual and medicinal properties. With its Latin name Nardostachys jatamansi, the plant is native to the humid Himalaya regions and grows in the wild of Nepal, Bhutan, and Sikkim in…

Basil: The Plant King

Basil derives its name from the Greek word “Basileus” which means “king” emphasizing its fabulous rank among other plants in the ancient Mediterranean civilizations. It is really one of the royal essential oils to strengthen mind and heart and to reinforce resistance against infectious disease. This plant, member of the mint family and originally native…

Palo Santo – dying to be reborn

Palo Santo is an aromatic wild-growing tree that belongs to the Burseraceae family, the same group to which belong Myrrh, Frankin-cense, Copal sanctum, etc. The name is derived from Spanish and means “holy wood”. It refers to an age-old healing practice structured in the knowledge and ceremonial tradition of South- and Mesoamerican shamans or healers…

The unknown benefits of Ginger hydrolate

Today we are pleased to present a rare gift of Nature whose amazing benefits are not yet well known. This is Ginger hydrolate! Ginger was among the first oriental spices to reach Europe. Native to Southeast Asia, ginger is considered in Ayurveda as a must cure because it increases Agni (digestive fire) and decreases Ama (toxins). In aromatherapy it…

Jasmine – “Queen of the night”

Jasmine, beautiful sweet relaxing Jasmine…! The very word Jasmine summons up a warm, exotic and mysterious feeling. And when you experience the aroma, whether it is drifting gently downwind on a warm Mediterranean evening or in the intensity of the fragrance direct from a bottle, it transports you in milliseconds of delight to a place…