If you’re interested in essential oils, then you’ve probably heard of copal essential oil. This versatile, powerful, and somewhat lesser-known oil comes from the resin of the copal tree and has been used for centuries in traditional Central and South American healing practices as a spiritual incense, perfume, as well as a potent medicine for […]
Essential Oil Basics
Rose Essential Oil Benefits and Properties
Known for their exquisite and intoxicating aroma and visual beauty, roses have graced some of the fondest and happiest memories of our lives. There is a reason roses are the symbol of love, the opening of the heart, friendship, and intimacy. It’s one of my most treasured oils and one that I covet over all […]
Common Aromatherapy Terms You Need to Know
As you continue to grow your knowledge in regards to the history, extraction methods, use, precautions, and therapeutic benefits of essential oils, you will undoubtedly come across terms you may not be familiar with. It is important for budding aromatherapists to be able to identify and define these terms in order to better understand the […]
Lemongrass Essential Oil – Benefits, Properties, and Uses!
Lemongrass essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils sold around the world. Its uses include everything from cooking and cosmetics to cleaning products and medicinal applications for the treatment of sore muscles, acne, brain fog, and varicose veins. Its rich and robust aroma elevates the mood and promotes emotional stability while also […]
The Therapeutic Properties & Benefits of Cinnamon Essential Oil
Reminiscent of our favorite treats like chai tea, horchata, freshly baked apple pie, and cinnamon rolls, cinnamon is one of the most recognizable spices in the world. Even new essential oil enthusiasts will immediately know the sweet, warming, and spicy scent of cinnamon in their favorite blends like Thieves and On Guard. The Therapeutic Properties […]
The Complete List of ORAC Ratings for Essential Oils
Free radicals and the damage they cause in the body on a cellular level, have become a hot topic in recent years. The oxidative deterioration we face in modern life like stress, pollutants in the environment including those found in our food and water, various diseases and illnesses, and even DNA damage, all take part […]