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Happy Chinese New Year! A new name, a new logo, and a new beginning….

Posted by Li Wong on Jan 25, 2020 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Courses, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 0 comments

Gong xi fa cai! Happy Chinese New Year! I am very excited to announce the expanded name of my school, which is now called Plant Alkemie Institute of Holistic Botanical Studies!

Carrier Oil Storage: Is It Okay To Refrigerate Or Freeze Carrier Oils?

Posted by Li Wong on Aug 9, 2019 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 8 comments

Learn about carrier oil storage, including whether it is okay to refrigerate and freeze them.

Aromatherapy And Formulation Tip: How Many Essential Oils & Other Aromatics Can You Use In A Blend?

Posted by Li Wong on Jun 26, 2019 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Natural Perfumery | 6 comments

Learn how many essential oils & other aromatics you can blend together!

Herbal Definitions: Decoction, Infusion, Infused/Infusing/Infuse, & Herb Infused Oil

Posted by Li Wong on May 1, 2019 in Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 0 comments

Learn the difference between a decoction, infusion, herb infused oil, and infused/infusing/infuse.

No More Stuffiness Aromatherapy Congestion Blend

Posted by Li Wong on Apr 9, 2019 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation | 0 comments

Aromatherapy congestion recipe with lavandin and piñon pine essential oils, and cardamon CO2 extract!

Herbalism Tip: Is Elderberry Safe During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding?

Posted by Li Wong on Jan 28, 2019 in Articles, Formulation, Herbalism | 0 comments

Elderberry safety in pregnancy & breastfeeding

Alaskan Plant #2: Fireweed

Posted by Li Wong on Dec 29, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism | 0 comments

Fireweed: the herb and the hydrosol!

Beyond The Essential Oil Recipe Online Summit

Posted by Li Wong on Nov 29, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Courses, Formulation | 0 comments

Aromatherapy Formulations: Myths & Misconceptions!

Formulation Tip: Scales For Measuring Small Amounts Of Essential Oils And Other Ingredients

Posted by Li Wong on Nov 29, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 2 comments

Types of scales for measuring essential oils.

Formulation Tip: When Should You Use A Preservative In A Formula?

Posted by Li Wong on Nov 25, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 0 comments

When should you use a preservative? Hydrous vs. anhydrous.

Mark Webb’s CO2 Course In Philadelphia on October 6th and 7th 2018

Posted by Li Wong on Aug 29, 2018 in Articles, Courses | 0 comments

Aromatherapy pioneer Mark Webb’s CO2 class in Philadelphia in Oct. 2018!

Alaska (and Seattle) Plant #1: Yarrow

Posted by Li Wong on Aug 2, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism | 2 comments

Learn about yarrow (the herb), yarrow essential oil, and yarrow hydrosol!

Suggested Basic Tools & Equipment For DIY Recipes & Formulations

Posted by Li Wong on May 22, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 0 comments

Basic equipment for formulation!

Vanilla Infused Oil

Posted by Li Wong on Jan 18, 2018 in Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 8 comments

Learn to make vanilla infused oil!

Aromatherapy Books For Beginners

Posted by Li Wong on Dec 7, 2017 in Aromatherapy, Articles | 8 comments

Aromatherapy books for beginners!

Aromatherapy And Natural Perfumery Blending Notes

Posted by Li Wong on Nov 3, 2017 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Natural Perfumery | 6 comments

Bergamot, carrot, clove, helichrysum, lavender, & patchouli blending notes!

Capturing The Essence Of Lilacs!

Posted by Li Wong on May 18, 2017 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 28 comments

Lilac infused oil, lilac tincture, and lilac CO2 extract!

Hello!

Posted by Li Wong on May 18, 2017 in Articles | 5 comments

Welcome to Plant Alkemie!