Avoid the Flu Using Essential Oils
Everywhere you look you find people worried about getting the flu. This year’s flu season, which began in October, has hit hard and caused concern. The unease may be warranted, […]
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Eucalyptus to Keep Colds at Bay
As cold weather approaches so does the dreaded flu season. That’s when you will do anything to keep from getting that drippy nose and stuffed up head. You can try […]
Douglas Fir for What Ails You In Winter
A lessen-known conifer is Pseudotsuga menziesii, or Douglas Fir. It isn’t a true fir, instead being a member of the pine family, but it is a common Christmas tree variety. […]
The Noble Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis – it’s a commanding Latin name for the plant known as Bay Laurel. In Roman times the leaves were deemed a symbol of peace, protection and wisdom. Nowadays, […]
Fight Illness with These Similar Sounding Oils
As we work our way into fall, we start to think about cold and flu season. For Aromatherapists this means looking at essential oils that enhance the immune system alongside […]
Tea Tree: a Bug Killing Tree
The first essential oil that comes to everyone’s attention is tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). It has all of the important antis – antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral – […]
Oregano – An Enemy to Germs
It seems that everyone is in full holiday mode. That means getting out more for parties, shopping, caroling, and germ swapping. Wait, what was that last item? Yes, holiday time offers […]
