Category Archives: Aromatics, Fragrance

AROMATIC TRADITION & SENSISM © 

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Jan Kuśmirek

                                    Summary of a presentation given by Jan Kusmirek to the IFA conference Warwick University September 2006 It seems to that the definition of Aromatherapy is as confused today as it was twenty years ago. The prime strength and … Continue reading →

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Soap Origins

Posted on February 28, 2004 by Jan Kuśmirek

SOAP In the past most families made their own soap.  This was only possible when they had enough ashes from which to make potash or lie (check that).  This was usually at the end of the winter hence the term … Continue reading →

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A Cornish Garden Thought

Posted on February 28, 2004 by Jan Kuśmirek

GARDENS OF THE SOUTH WEST Sitting at the bottom of Trebaha Glen you look out to the sea from the Helford River.  The sky full of puffy grey and white clouds and is reflected in the multi colours of the … Continue reading →

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