Herb Shelf Life: How To Tell If Your Herbs Are Still Good!

Posted by Li Wong on Nov 19, 2021 in Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 4 comments

Ever find old herbs in your cupboard and wonder if they are still good? Read Li’s article about herb shelf life!

Roses are red…

Posted by Li Wong on Feb 14, 2021 in Articles, Herbalism | 4 comments

Learn about rose petals and how to make rose infusion/tea!

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

Posted by Li Wong on May 1, 2019 in Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | Comments Off on Herbal Definitions: Decoction, Infusion, Infused/Infusing/Infuse, & Herb Infused Oil

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

Herbalism Tip: Is Elderberry Safe During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding?

Posted by Li Wong on Jan 28, 2019 in Articles, Formulation, Herbalism | Comments Off on Herbalism Tip: Is Elderberry Safe During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding?

Elderberry safety in pregnancy & breastfeeding

Alaskan Plant #2: Fireweed

Posted by Li Wong on Dec 29, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism | Comments Off on Alaskan Plant #2: Fireweed

Fireweed: the herb and the hydrosol!

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 | 2 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 | Comments Off on Mark Webb’s CO2 Course In Philadelphia on October 6th and 7th 2018

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!

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!

Capturing The Essence Of Lilacs!

Posted by Li Wong on May 18, 2017 in Aromatherapy, Articles, Formulation, Herbalism, Natural Perfumery | 34 comments

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