Cold and flu season can wreak havoc on our immune systems, especially during the holidays when most gatherings are held inside and people can easily pass seasonal illnesses from one person to another. One of the main ways we catch a cold or flu is actually by inhaling the airborne bacteria from coughs, sneezes, and […]
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Plant Therapy’s Essential Oil of The Month – Pink Berries CO2
November’s Oil of The Month is absolutely delightful and is an essential oil I’ve been meaning to get my hands on for a while – Pink Berries CO2! You may be wondering what pink berries I’m talking about but I’m positive you’re familiar with them. Also known as pink peppercorns, these berries have a dry, […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Agitation
Agitation is the act of “stirring things up” in order to cause a specific reaction and refers to an abnormal state in the brain where it becomes highly aroused for action – often violent or without thought. It causes a person to feel restless both mentally and physically where emotions are volatile and their fuse […]
The Benefits and Properties of Bay Laurel Essential Oil
Since ancient times, laurel leaves have been bestowed upon heroic, poetic, and scholarly Greeks and Romans for their prowess in battle, their mastery of imagery with words, and their esteemed contributions to knowledge. Even college students today who finish their studies are awarded a “bachelor” degree which is derived from the word “bacca-laureus” or “laurel […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Antiviral
Antiviral essential oils are some of the most powerful and useful essential oils you can have in your medicine cabinet. They help kill germs, viruses, and bacteria in the air and on various surfaces which help keep the spread of cold and flu to a minimum. Simply adding a few drops of your favorite antiviral […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Asthma
Asthma is a condition that affects over 25 million American, especially children and young adults, where the bronchial air tubes in the lungs become inflamed, constricted, and clogged with mucus. Today, it is believed that one in twelve people has asthma compared to 10 years ago when one in fourteen people developed the condition. Symptoms […]