Sonas: Holistic Health & Healing with Hart

Aromatherapy at Sonas

“….there are virtually no people known to anthropology – however remote, isolated, or primitive- in which some form of doctoring with plants was not practiced.” – Barbara Griggs, The Green Pharmacy

The use of aromatic plants in different forms has been around for centuries. The way we think of aromatherapy and the ways in which we derive the oils is relatively new. However the support for our health and well being is still the same. Aromatherapy is an incredible complementary therapy and can support an earth connected lifestyle spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically…. with a few caveats.

Today we must do our own careful research and be sure we are using only pure essential oils and NOT fake fragrance oils or even those oils that say organic (they only need 5% organic essential oil in a bottle to get such a label). There has been a rise in “essential oil” popularity and that has led to many cheap fakes being produced and causing health problems. Real essential oils support health and are not inexpensive. It takes a lot of plant material (bark, root, leaves, petals) to distill to procure the essential oil. But they are worth the expenditure! 

I am a brand partner with Young Living* and I sell their products. Their mission and earth stewardship dovetail with the Sonas mission. I have visited one of their lavender farms, talked with the farmers and distillers and have used their oils for over 10 years. There are a few other reputable essential oil companies out there, but they do not have the same community support and education. I welcome you to peruse the website through the link below and contact me with any questions so I can help curate your personal wellness bundle. Follow my blog for more information, special offers and recipes.

*My aromatherapist certification was through The School of Aromatic Studies – not associated with Young Living.