Drying lavender: how to dry lavender flowers at home

There are many uses for dried lavender in and around the home, from pot-pourri through lavender bags to home remedies and treatments. It's easy to harvest and dry your own lavender to use in these various projects. This article explains how best to cut and dry lavender, and how to store it for later use.

The mental and physical benefits of frankincense essential oil

Frankincense is often best known for its historical appreciations; most notably, the Wise Men offered frankincense to Jesus after his birth, as the frankincense herb was considered to be of great value and quality - a gift fit for a King. But it also has medical and aromatherapy benefits and uses.

Lemongrass oil: the aromatherapy and health properties of lemongrass essential oil

This article looks at the aromatherapy properties and health benefits of lemongrass oil, and tells you a bit about how it works, and how it is used. It also considers historical and folk medicine uses for lemongrass essential oil.

Citronella oil: the health, household and aromatherapy benefits of citronella essential oil

While most people immediately think of insect repellants when they think of citronella oil, this citrus-scented essential oil, which is distilled from the leaves of the Cymbopogon nardus grass, is actually good for much more than keeping the bugs away.

Bergamot oil: the health and aromatherapy benefits of Bergamot essential oil

Sage essential oil: uses and benefits

Sage has remained a popular herb throughout the centuries due to its association with wisdom and longevity and its many health benefits. As well as herbal uses, sage oil is found in aromatherapy products, and has distinct advantages. This article sets out the pleasures, health benefits, and aromatherapy pleasures of sage essential oil.

Rosewood Oil: Health Benefits of Essential Oil of the Rosewood Tree

This mild oil, known as bois de rose, possesses a rich aroma and is used as an ingredient in expensive perfumes. Rosewood essential oil has a slightly spicy, floral smell, which is captivating and rather special. The oil is rich in linalool, a chemical used in fragrance industries, which helps give it the distinctive scent.

Lemon oil: aromatherapy, health benefits and uses of lemon essential oil

Historians tend to agree that the lemon was introduced to Europe during the Crusades, eventually gaining common popularity by the 16th century. Experts believe that the lemon was not introduced to the Americas until 1493, when the lemon seeds were brought to the “new world” with Columbus. This article is about the aromatherapy benefits and health properties of lemons, and lemon oil.

Peppermint Essential Oil: Uses and Benefits

Believe it or not, humans have been using peppermint plant oil for almost ten thousand years….and peppermint, which is a hybrid of two plants, has therefore been referred to as the “world’s oldest medicine.”

Juniper oil: aromatherapy, health benefits and uses of juniper essential oil

Juniper essential oil, derived from the Latin name juniperus communis, is naturally extracted from the berries of the juniper plant. Juniper oil is commonly described as emitting a fruity, warm, and woody aroma, and people use this oil for an array of health, well-being, and beauty benefits. It is also used extensively in aromatherapy massage and aromatherapy products, for its relaxing and stress-relieving properties.