Essential Oils for Summer
Now is the time of year when people hit the road or airstrip and get away. We enjoy seeing new places and old friends, but we want to stay healthy […]
Keeping Away Outdoor Pests
When people think about ways to use essential oils, they generally come up with bodily applications and diffusion within their space. These methods can help a person to feel better […]
A Nice Day for Anise
If you enjoy the scent of black licorice, then it could be a good day for you to use Anise (Pimpinella anisum) essential oil. The oil, steam-distilled from Anise seed, […]
An Angelic Oil for Anxiety and Immunity
Recently in a class on essential oil safety, the oil of Angelica root came up in discussion. Its safety issue is phototoxicity, which means that irritation can occur when skin […]
Playing with Plai
Plai (Zingiber cassumunar) is a plant related to ginger. The essential oils from both are distilled from the roots of the plants and they have similar therapeutic properties. However, Plai […]
CO2 Extracts for Aromatherapy
Watch out essential oils – there’s a new kid in town. Okay, CO2 extracts aren’t entirely new, but they are gaining in popularity and are more readily available. I should […]
Aromatherapy Solutions for Dust Mite Allergies
Not to alarm you, but dust mites are microscopic bugs that live in your furniture and bedding. They largely go unnoticed unless you are allergic to them. If you have […]
Essential Oils for Cooking
There are many uses for essential oils that you know about and probably already prepare, such as body oils, room scenting, and beauty products. But essential oils can also be […]
Don’t Let Your Babies Get Sensitized: Guest Post
Unfortunately, so many well-meaning moms go onto the internet and find blogs that instruct them to apply all sorts of aromatic undiluted formulas to kids for everything from the sniffles […]
Coriander or Cilantro? Are they the same oil?
Did you know that Coriander seed and Cilantro leaf come from the same plant (Coriandrum sativum)? If you look in the produce section at the market you will find leafy […]
