Have you ever peeled an orange and noticed the aromatic spray that exudes from the peel? This is its essential oil! Bright, cheerful, and clarifying, citrus essential oils are most often cold pressed from the peels, though you can get a few that are steam distilled for safe use in direct sunlight. Their penetrating aroma […]
Essential Oil Basics
How to Choose Helichrysum Essential Oil
There are more than 500 species of helichrysum throughout the world growing at a wide range of altitudes from sea level all the way up to 5600 feet in elevation. This beloved flower, whose name is derived from the Greek word “helios,” meaning sun, and “chyros,” meaning gold, has taken the aromatherapy world by storm […]
Basil Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
Basil essential oil has long been a favorite of mine. Its fresh and spicy-sweet aroma brings me back to the times I spent at my grandmother’s elbow watching her make spaghetti sauce from scratch. The scent of basil is just reminiscent of good times and good food. Today, I want to share with you some […]
The Benefits and Properties of Cajeput Essential Oil
Renowned for its beautiful foliage, exotic flowers, and attractively fibrous white bark, cajeput essential oil is one of the best-kept secrets in aromatherapy. I have often reached for this oil for its piercing and clarifying scent to help re-enliven the mind, improve concentration, and awaken the senses after a long day at my desk. It’s […]
Top 3 Eucalyptus Oil Uses for Health and Well-being
Eucalyptus oil has long been used in ancient Aboriginal folk medicine for its powerful medicinal properties to heal wounds and treat infections. In fact, according to English folklore, an early English settler who had nearly severed his thumb with an ax and was reportedly instructed to use eucalyptus leaves to bind the wound. It healed […]
10 Bergamot Oil Uses You Need to Know
Bergamot oil has been one of my favorite essential oils since before I got into learning about EOs. It builds up positivity and confidence, elevates your mood, and is known to be a powerful ally in skin care and general wellness. It’s no wonder I can’t live without my Earl Grey tea, because who doesn’t […]