Year: 2014

Ylang-ylang essential oil was relatively unknown until recent years when it gained popularity with cosmetic companies for its pleasant scent. While it was often used to as a fragrance for…

Oranges and tangerines have long been the go-to snack for school lunches, and orange juice is the go-to drink for breakfast, yet there is much more to these citrus fruits…

Lavender oil is one of the most well-know essential oils in the world. When the word is mentioned, images of relaxation, deep breaths, long baths and sleep quickly come to…

Citronella/lemongrass has been called a “wonder grass” because of all of its beneficial qualities. Many of us are familiar with citronella’s use in insect repellants, but don’t know of all…

Essential oils can be made from a wide variety of natural resources. From leaves, wood, roots to  fruit and flowers, each variety of essential oils provides its own healing qualities.…

Adding essential oils to your daily routine can have significant effects to your health and wellbeing. However, while some essential oils can be applied or consumed directly, some are too…

Ginger has been used for centuries – if not millennia – in the medical and culinary fields. Its potent flavor can often be polarizing with some loving its intensity, while…

With November right around the corner, and December nearing at an all-too-rapid pace, the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season will soon be all around us. One of…

Essential oils can have a vast variety of uses and lemon essential oil doesn’t disappoint. Known for their ‘fresh’ scent, lemons have long been used in cleaning supplies, to flavor…

Not many people would think that black pepper has any other benefits than making food taste better. Usually considered a must-have condiment placed on the table with the ever-present salt,…