Aromatherapy by Tricia Ambroziak & Be Kekoa Apothecary

Our situations are all different but for certain we are all adapting to new normals. In light of that I want to share an inhaler blend that offers a combination of essential oils that are both relaxing and help support focus. 

Inhalers are like personal diffusers. They...

How are you doing? Things have been pretty chaotic lately to say the least as cornoavirus and COVID-19 concerns are a new normal for our nation and the world. But one thing is for sure worry and anxiety don't help solve problems. While it is important to be prudent and...

At first glance Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree), Citrus hystrix (makrut lime), and Origanum majorana (sweet marjoram) may seem as different as apples and oranges but a look at their chemistry reveals some beneficial similarities.

Tea tree is well known for its antimic...

Thyme is any aromatic perennial from the genus Thymus. A relative of oregano genus Origanum, thyme has both culinary and medicinal uses. Thymus vulgaris is most commonly cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes. Other species of thyme include T. citriodorus...

Several of our products and teas contain licorice and/or marshmallow root. These herbs may most commonly be known in terms of their candy counterparts but originally these sweet roots were used for their soothing and supportive benefits. Read on to learn more about the...

Today we hosted an herb talk at Be Kekoa Apothecary and FaceBook Live (Link: https://www.facebook.com/bekekoa/videos/663266614241079/). I decided to focus on a couple of herbs that address the issues I get the most questions about. Fighting cold and flu and how to ease...