Is Pennyroyal Essential Oil Safe?
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) essential oil has gotten a bad reputation. Decades ago it was deemed unsafe, and many Aromatherapists have not changed their opinion of it. It is an often […]
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The Summery Scent of Citronella
Most people are introduced to the smell of Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) in candles and tiki torches. The scent is often used at outdoor parties to repel mosquitoes and other insects. […]
Catnip: It’s Not Just for Felines
My funniest memory of Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is watching my cat suck on an herbal toy for about ten minutes with a crazed expression on his face. That type of […]
Don’t Let Ticks Tick You Off
Lately I have been posting about how to enjoy the outdoors during the summer, but I decided it was time to bring up an ugly topic – ticks. They can […]
Soothe Summer Skin
It’s summer and it’s time to play. The sun calls you outside and you can’t resist its siren song. But before going out, try these skin-friendly Aromatherapy tips to protect […]
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 […]
Keep Outdoor Pests Away
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 […]
