Lavender aromatherapy: benefits and contraindications

This article sets forth uses of lavender oil in aromatherapy and as a healing plant, and explains how lavender is used in aromatherapy and aromatherapy products.

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.

Cannabis flower oil AKA hemp essential oil: the household and aromatherapy benefits

Clove oil: the health and aromatherapy benefits of clove essential oil

This article is about the history and modern-day use of cloves, in cookery, medicine, and aromatherapy.

Black Pepper oil: the aromatherapy and health benefits of black pepper essential oil

Pepper was once considered a precious commodity; it was so valuable that the ancient Turks taxed it heavily, and the French, Dutch, and Portuguese even went to war over it. Black pepper oil is an excellent remedy for many skin conditions, including chilblains and dermatitis

Cedarwood oil: the health, household and aromatherapy benefits of cedar wood essential oil

Clary sage oil: the health and aromatherapy benefits of clary sage essential oil

Clary sage essential oil is taken from the leaves and flowers of the plant Salvia sclarea. This rather expensive oil may be worth the cost, as it has many healing properties and has been a valuable medicinal herb since the Middle Ages.

Carrot seed oil: the aromatherapy and health benefits of carrot seed essential oil

The light, woodsy smell of carrot seed oil makes it a good base for natural perfumes, but it also has many interesting healing properties. Carrot seed oil is safe for use both internally and on the skin, and it can also be used in a diffuser for restoration of the mind and body.

Tea tree skin care: using tea tree oil for treating burns, scrapes and injuries

Tea tree essential oil, which is taken from the paperbark tree of Australia, is an extremely powerful and effective essential oil against many kinds of infections, and it’s an excellent remedy for burns, scrapes, and other types of skin injuries.

Tea tree oil acne skin care products - how they work, and how to use them

The use of tea tree oil for acne has been studied and scientifically proven to reduce the occurrence and severity of acne, and it tends to do so with fewer side effects, when used correctly.