Essential oils have long been a major part of going to the spa or for a massage. They can be diffused into the air, added to massage oil and used directly on the body or they can be personally used to treat what ails you. If you go back centuries, basic cures for ailments were […]
Aromatherapy is the use of the extracted aromatic essences of specific plants, seeds, flowers, bark for healing purposes, or to promote well-being and health. It is widely perceived as being relaxing and non-invasive and can be of help to some people when not used in place of conventional medicine. Proponents of aromatherapy say it works […]
Essential oils have been popular therapeutic and medicinal treatments for a long time. They can be used to help you relax and unwind, clean cuts and scrapes, and to soothe and moisturize the skin. Most essential oils are too potent to apply to the skin directly, but they can often be used topically if they […]
One of the most widely used and versatile herbs we’ve known, lavender is considered a member of the Labiatae Family which includes mint. Lavender has its origins from different parts of the world. Earlier lavender flowers were used to treat digestive problems, insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. Well, even today lavender essential oil is used in […]
Ahh, summer – the fun-filled time of year marked by activities under the warm sun. Aside from everything we love about summer, though, it can also be filled with unwanted sunburns, bug bites, and travel stress. Having the right essential oils on hand can help you overcome any of those not-so-glamorous parts of summer. Essential […]
Essential oils are mostly used in aromatherapy as a form of alternative medicine. Extracted from plants, the oils capture the plant’s scent and flavor also called essence. The unique aromatic compounds give each essential oils its characteristic essence. Essential oils are obtained through distillation or mechanical methods such as cold pressing. Essential oils are used […]
