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Come on the fascinating journey of Aromatherapy with Sharon van Staden, professional Aromatherapist.

13/01/2026

Smells can condition us to certain moods and emotions. The incense at my yoga studio conditions the relax response as soon as I enter through the doorway. We can use aromas to influence our emotions fairly swiftly and easily. Remember it’s impossible to smell something good and to feel bad at the same time. Smell something good today!

12/01/2026

Today is not about fresh beachy aromas, while this photo doesn’t show it well, there is a smoke haze over Melbourne due to the bushfires and I can smell the smoke. It’s a reminder that many people are doing it tough right now.

11/01/2026

Diosma is a South African plant that thrives in Oz. I squish some leaves between my fingers to release the oh so gorgeous aroma. Its sweet, green, fresh, lemony scent is unique. Give it a try.
There is an essential oil of diosma but I have never smelled it and haven’t seen it sold anywhere. Apparently there are lots of different chemotypes which means that the chemical composition can vary greatly depending upon where it is grown. Essential oils are like a chemical snapshot of the ecosystem where the plant grew.

10/01/2026

This one is for the lager lovers..you may think they all smell like beer, however one smells like straw, the next smells like lime and the other smells a bit like a cappuccino. The lesson here is to smell stuff, use it as a mindful experience, explore.

09/01/2026

The heatwave continues in Melbourne and the refreshing aroma and taste of lemon water is keeping me hydrated. The essential oils are contained in the peel and often extracted via cold pressing. The main constituents of the essential oil are monoterpenes which are therapeutically valuable for antibacterial and anti inflammatory actions, helpful for respiratory and immune support and can positively influence mood.

08/01/2026

It’s been hot, hot, hot in Melbourne and I’m feeling sluggish and uninspired! My go to in this situation is Bergamot, it’s uplifting aroma is all I require to feel inspired and creative once again. It’s almost like my brain drinks it up through the inhalation, which is kinda what’s happening. Don’t actually drink it though 😣

07/01/2026

It’s time to make a foaming hand wash, the aromas include Lavender and Lime, so fresh! Naturally antibacterial but gentle on the skin. The recipe is in my previous posts, this time I’m adding a little h**p seed oil.

06/01/2026

Today I made a nectarine and pear smoothie, the smell is sweet almost like perfume, the taste-sensational!

05/01/2026

Since October 22, over 1000 research papers have been published about lavender.
Pharmacological effects include anxiolytic (anti anxiety), antidepressant, anti inflammatory and anti microbial effects. This sweet unassuming plant has many powerful actions on the body! Smell it often to receive the benefits

04/01/2026

Smells at the cricket- MCG Melbourne……. ‘Walk on By’ ….😆

03/01/2026

Pine, the scent of Christmas!
It’s the last day of our tree and it’s still smelling amazing, bringing joy and celebration long after the leftovers have been eaten 🎄

01/01/2026

The smell of the Aloe Vera gel inside the leaf is crisp and fresh like a cucumber. The aloin (yellow outer layer near the skin) can smell slightly like an onion!

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