Mother Nature Essences

13/08/2025

*Submit your questions by September 1, 2025*

Join us for a very special, conversational style webinar, with Dr. Joy Bowles as she answers your questions about essential oils. This is your opportunity to get a clearer picture of essential oil chemistry, chemical reports, or whatever is on your mind.

Questions are to be submitted in advance to our office.

We’re accepting questions for Dr Joy Bowles for a limited time! Please submit your questions to the office by September 1. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to speak with Dr Joy!

Visit our website for details or check the link in bio.

06/08/2025

27/07/2025

27/07/2025

Enjoy a relaxing Sunday at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, just steps away from the Ambleside Village shopping area and Ambleside Beach, where you can meet growers, bakers and artisans.

03/07/2025

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21/06/2025

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice!
Today marks the longest day of the year—a time to honour light, warmth, and growth. 🌿

Celebrate with essential oils from sun-loving herbs that flourish in this radiant season:

🌿 Basil (Ocimum basilicum) – uplifts the spirit and clears mental fog
🌿 Sage (Salvia officinalis) – grounding and clarifying
🌿 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) – energizing and memory-boosting
🌿 Oregano (Origanum vulgare) – warming and protective

💛 Embrace the energy of the sun and explore our summer-inspired blends at Mother Nature Essences.

✨ Let nature hold you.

19/06/2025

🌿 We’re at the New West Farmers Market today!
Come say hi, explore our natural wellness goodies, and enjoy this beautiful day with us 💚

18/06/2025

🍓 What a beautiful day at the Strawberry Festival in Barclay Heritage Square!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Mother Nature Essences table, explored our handmade aromatherapy products, and entered the raffle — congrats to our lucky winner! 🎉💚

It was a joy to connect with the community and to share a moment with members of the West End Seniors' Network, who bring so much heart to events like these.

🌿 Here are a few highlights from the day — swipe through the photos for a little dose of sunshine and smiles!

14/06/2025

🍓 We’re at the Strawberry Festival!
📍 Barclay Heritage Square
🕐 Today from 1–5 PM

Come say hi! Mother Nature Essences is here with handcrafted aromatherapy, wellness goodies, and a little berry magic. 💚

🎶 Live music, family fun, and sweet strawberry vibes all afternoon!

22/05/2025

What makes marjoram essential oil so effective for cramps, tension, and restlessness?
It’s not just tradition—science backs it up.

Experts like Dr. E. Joy Bowles highlight marjoram’s key compounds—terpinen-4-ol and linalool—known for their muscle-relaxing and calming effects.

A clinical study in Phytotherapy Research found that a blend including marjoram significantly reduced arthritis pain after 4 weeks of daily use.

Used in hospital care by Dr. Jane Buckle, and validated by research cited by Dr. Robert Tisserand, marjoram supports the nervous system in ways we can measure—not just feel.

Want to experience what this powerful herb can do for you?
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https://mothernatureessences.ca/product/marjoram/

21/05/2025

🌸 Clary Sage: More than a scent — it’s clinically studied for emotional and hormonal balance.

In a 2013 clinical study, inhalation of Clary Sage essential oil significantly reduced cortisol levels and supported mood regulation in women.
(Phytotherapy Research – Dr. Hyeyoung Song)

Dr. Jane Buckle, a pioneer in clinical aromatherapy, recommends Clary Sage for stress relief, menstrual discomfort, and menopause support — used in hospitals and integrative care settings.

✅ 100% pure, expertly sourced, and crafted with intention.

Tap the image to explore this essential oil and discover how science and nature can work together.

20/05/2025

🌿 “It’s just woo-woo… right?”

We hear this a lot about aromatherapy — especially when it comes to emotional support. But did you know there’s real science behind the mood-lifting effects of Sweet Orange Essential Oil?

🍊 Robert Tisserand, a leading aromatherapy researcher, points to studies where Sweet Orange oil reduced anxiety in dental patients — just from inhaling the aroma.

🧠 Dr. Oriana Riva, a neuroscientist, explains that the olfactory system connects directly to the emotional brain. When you smell Sweet Orange oil, it influences your mood-regulating chemicals like serotonin and dopamine.

🌿 Dr. Joshua Stanbury, a naturopathic doctor, says it best: “It’s not ‘woo’ if it works.”

✨ Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, drained, or just need a gentle reset — this oil might be the natural support you didn’t know you needed.

🛒 Curious to try?
Click the product image to shop Sweet Orange Essential Oil and feel the shift for yourself.