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 […]
Cold and Flu
Essential Oil Blends for Respiratory Ailments
This time of year can be hard on our systems, especially our lungs. It seems like everyone has some sort of cough whether it’s dry, wet, hacking, whooping, rasping… no matter which, someone’s got it and it’s making its rounds. It’s for times like these when you’ve been stricken with walking pneumonia or your third […]
Sickroom Spray Recipe for Cold and Flu
The cold weather months can be brutal when it comes to dealing with a cold or flu. If you happen live anywhere else other than sunny Southern California (or near the equator for that matter!), you’ll find that opening your windows to air things out may be out of the question. Despite being against stuffy […]
Super Simple Sore Throat Spray
With cold and flu season approaching it’s more important than ever to have a few tried and true remedies on hand to help ease symptoms. One of my favorite ways to stay well all year round is by using essential oils to help keep my immune system strong, but sometimes I still catch a cold […]
Diaphoretic Essential Oils
Whether you’re suffering from a cold, the flu, or just a bad fever, knowing about diaphoretic essential oils and how to use them can help purge illness and boosts your body’s ability to kill off what ails it. A diaphoretic in the form of an herb or essential oil will help induce perspiration. As a […]
Essential Oils for Fever Relief
As uncomfortable as they can be, fevers are actually one of the body’s most powerful defense mechanisms. They’re a good indication that the body is fighting back against infection or disease by raising the body’s temperature in order to eradicate the threat. Sometimes, however, a fever can soar over 104 degrees for a bit too […]