Category: Aromatherapy

  • Grapefruit

    Grapefruit

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesGrapefruit Citrus X paradisi Grapefruit essential oil can provide an uplifting environment due to its invigorating and energising aroma, while acting as a purifying agent when added to a skin care routine. Description Referred to as a “forbidden fruit” and one of the “Seven Wonders of Barbados, ” Grapefruit was first documented in 1750 by…

  • Juniper Berry

    Juniper Berry

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesJuniper Berry Juniperus communis With the ability to cleanse and purify the air, the fresh aroma of Juniper Berry essential oil can produce a calming, grounding effect. Description Derived from the coniferous tree, Juniper Berry essential oil has a rich history of traditional uses and benefits. Juniper Berry acts as a natural cleansing and detoxifying…

  • Wintergreen

    Wintergreen

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesWintergreen (Nepalese) Gaultheria fragrantissima Taken from the rural mountains of Nepal, the soothing and stimulating properties of Wintergreen give it an uplifting aroma and minty, refreshing flavour. Description Wintergreen essential oil is derived from the leaves of a creeping shrub found in coniferous areas. The main chemical component in Wintergreen, methyl salicylate, is used in…

  • Lemongrass

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesLemongrass Cymbopogon flexuosus A favourite oil for massages, Lemongrass provides a pungent, smoky aroma, and offers purifying and toning benefits for the skin. Description A tall, perennial plant, Lemongrass has a subtle citrus flavour and is used in Asian cuisine in soups, teas, and curries as well as with fish, poultry, beef, and seafood. In…

  • Geranium

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  • Myrrh

    Myrrh

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesMyrrh Commiphora myrrha While it is known to hold powerful cleansing properties, particularly for the throat and mouth, Myrrh can also be used to support well-being and emotional balance.* Description Ancient records show that Myrrh was deemed so valuable that at times it was valued at its weight in gold. Myrrh essential oil is derived…

  • Marjoram

    Marjoram

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesMarjoram Origanum majorana With its calming properties and positive effect on the human immune and nervous systems, Marjoram was once known as a symbol of joy and happiness in ancient cultures.* Description Also known as “wintersweet” or “joy of the mountains, ” Marjoram was known to the Greeks and Romans as a symbol of happiness.…

  • The importance of the sense of smell

    The importance of the sense of smell

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  • Using Essential Oils Safely

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  • Dr Candace Pert: “We are hard-wired to be in bliss. It’s normal and it’s natural.”

    Dr Candace Pert: “We are hard-wired to be in bliss. It’s normal and it’s natural.”

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