Archive for the 'Aromatherapy Oils' Category
Defining Essential Oils and their Uses
Sunday, March 7th, 2010Essential oils have many practical uses for many individuals. Essential oils are concentrated, hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aromatic compounds from plants. The oils are produced by distillation, or through expression, and extraction. The essential oils can be used in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, incense, for flavoring in food and drink, and in household cleaning products. These […]
Amateurs Beware – These Essential Oils Should Not Be Used
Saturday, January 10th, 2009Essential oils are aromatherapy tools that have been shown to have benefits for some people. However, if you do not know what you are doing they can be potentially dangerous. Here are some things to know about using essential oils safely.
First, it is important to understand that essential oils are very potent, as they […]
Top Six Essential Oils and their Beneficial Properties
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009Probably the most popular essential oil is lavender. lavender has many of the versatile qualities of tea tree oil and of mint oils while also being perhaps the most pleasant-smelling essential oil. What this means is that it’s doubly popular; anything that is effective, but also smells or taste wonderful, is going to […]
The Many Uses of Tea Tree Oil in Aromatherapy
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008tea tree oil is perhaps the most versatile of the essential oils. Its uses range from everything to disinfecting your home and laundry, caring for skin and hair and removing ticks. While most essential oils have a single property that makes it beneficial, tea tree oil has many beneficial properties, meaning that it […]
Peppermint Essential Oil
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008The latin name for peppermint is Mentha piperita, and peppermint Essential Oil is clear with a slight yellow tinge and a thin consistency. The initial smell is strong and minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. More fragrant than spearmint. Some medicinal uses of peppermint include Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, […]
Myrrh Essential Oil
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008myrrh oil is extracted from Commiphora myrrha (Commiphora molmol and Balsamodendron myrrha) from the Burseraceae family and is also known as bola, myrrh and gum, common and hirabol myrrh.The myrrh Essential oil has a warm, slightly musty smell and is pale yellow to amber in color. myrrh was very popular in the ancient world as […]
