Aromatherapy
Vitamin E Content in Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy
Vitamin E Content in Vegetable Oils for AromatherapyVitamin E is one of several components that is naturally found in many vegetable oils used in aromatherapy. It has a number of benefits...
Jojoba : Basic Oils for Aromatherapy
Jojoba : Basic Oils for AromatherapyJojoba (Simmondsia chinensis (Link) C K Schneider) is perhaps one of the most popular, and basic, carrier oil bases used in aromatherapy. It has an indefinite shelf life,...
Hot Oil Aromatherapy Treatment for Your Hair
Hot Oil Aromatherapy Treatment for Your HairWith the onset of spring, we often start to think about how we’ve neglected our bodies during the winter months, bundled up in...
Four Carrier Oils for Sunburn
Four Carrier Oils for SunburnSummer is more-or-less over, and with the back-to-school routine may come some minor problems related to summer fun! One of these issues may be sunburn...
Aromatherapy Oils from the Rosaceae Plant Family
Aromatherapy Oils from the Rosaceae Plant FamilyAs many aromatherapy students know, plants within the same botanical family share common characteristics and properties. The Rosaceae plant family has gained its popularity from...
The Difference Between Coriander and Cilantro Essential Oils
The Difference Between Coriander and Cilantro Essential Oils When I first moved to the United States from the United Kingdom, I was very confused by the term of cilantro in reference to...
The Difference Between Damask Rose and May Rose Essential Oil
The Difference Between Damask Rose and May Rose Essential Oil What’s in a rose (name)? As it turns out, quite a bit! Many people are familiar with rose, both as...
Alternative Essential Oils to Repel Insects
Alternative Essential Oils to Repel InsectsMany people are familiar with essential oils such as citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as an insect repellent. However, if the aroma of these particular essential oils...
Alternate Essential Oils for Beginners
Alternate Essential Oils for Beginners Essential oils are complex substances and, before you use an essential oil for the first time, you should understand both its potential benefit and the...
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How to Make Vanilla-infused Aromatherapy Oil
How to Make Vanilla-infused Aromatherapy Oil Vanilla-infused aromatherapy oil is relatively easy to make. However, there are a couple of ways to make it, and you may prefer one method over...
Phytodermatitis and Aromatic Plants
Phytodermatitis is caused by an allergic, irritating, or severe reaction to contact with plants. Just as some essential oils are known to cause photosensitivity, some plants have the ability...
05 Uses for Aromatic Plants
05 Uses for Aromatic Plants As September draws to a close, it’s natural to think about the harvest, and fruits of our labors over the summer in the aromatic garden....
The Aromatic Still Room
The Aromatic Still Room As I begin work on converting an old workshop on my property into my very own aromatic still room, I began to think about the origins...
How Aromas Affect Body and Mind Health
How Aromas Affect Body and Mind Health You probably take your sense of smell for granted – but did you know that both your physical and emotional well-being depends on...
Natural Remedies For Hot Flashes
Natural Remedies For Hot Flashes Are you looking for natural healthy remedies for menopause? You are not alone, hot flashes are the bane of most women going through the change: Women experience...
