Turmeric Essential Oil: Benefits + Recipes
Uses and Benefits of Turmeric Essential Oil Native to Southwest Asia, turmeric has a long medicinal history in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines. Its most active component is curcumin, which exhibits a wide range of potent healing benefits. From anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, pain-relieving and immune strengthening actions. Turmeric shows promising results for the treatment of various conditions. Benefits of […]
DIY Diffuser Blends: Refresh Your Mind
Refresh Your Mind with Essential Oils Essential oils have been shown to be powerful allies for anti-depressant and anti-anxiety actions. After a long year, our bodies may be prone to fatigue and mental exhaustion. Harness the healing powers of essential oils to refresh your mind, energise your senses, clean and clear all unwanted emotions and […]
Essential Oil Recipes for Respiration: Breathe Easy
Just Breathe with Essential Oils Essential oils contain active ingredients that can help aid and strengthen the immune system and respiratory tract. Essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, ginger, myrrh, peppermint, thyme, clove bud, rosemary, bergamot and lemon exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial actions that may help decongest the sinus, opening the airways of […]
‘Tis the Season for Evergreen Essential Oils!
‘Tis the Season for Evergreen Essential Oils! Evergreen essential oils are derived from the evergreen trees and shrubs, which have green leaves all year round, without shedding much foliage. This can include but is not limiting to: cypress, pine trees, cedar trees, eucalyptus and more. Autumn and winter are the seasons where these plants shine […]
Time for Pine: Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
It’s Time for Pine Essential Oil Derived from the needles of the evergreen pine tree, pine oil is a fragrant and woody aromatic worth trying. A symbol of Christmas, longevity and good fortune, pine essential oil also has its uses in health and wellness. Pine Tree Essential Oil Uses & Benefits Anti-Inflammatory Pine contains anti-inflammatory […]
Essential Oils for Digestive Support + Recipes
Ease Digestion with Essential Oils The digestive system is a group of organs that function to absorb and assimilate food and nutrients. Essential oils have been used as a complementary medicine for thousands of years and can offer physical and mental relief from various symptoms and discomforts. Essential oils won’t solve or cure any conditions, […]
Essential Oils for the Christmas Spirit + DIY Diffuser Blends
An Essential Christmas The holiday season is here, and we are loving it. Lighting up the Christmas spirit of the heart and home doesn’t have to stop at decorations- your house can smell like Christmas too! What does Christmas smell like to you? Think about mulled wine, ginger-bread cookies and orange marinades, a sprinkle of […]
4 Recipes for your Self-care Sunday
Sunday is for Self-Care A self-care Sunday is a time to slow down and unwind. It is a day for rest and gentle nourishment. Whether you’re off for the day’s work, you’ve had a long week, or it’s simply cold outside and all you need is a warm and cozy day to tend for yourself. […]
Time for Thyme: Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
Time for Thyme! Thyme comes from the Greek word, “thymos” which means “smell.” Thyme is a renowned seasoning herb that we all know and love in our home-cooked meals. The joy of the mountain, it is an herb most commonly used in the Mediterranean region for its delicious flavour and beneficial health properties. Thyme essential oil […]
Homemade Essential Oil Gift Ideas for Christmas
A Christmas Gift from the Heart It’s almost December, that means Christmas is right around the corner. Christmas gifts shouldn’t have to be expensive and extravagant, sometimes a gift that is homemade from the heart is really what makes a Christmas gift special. Not only will your friends and family be grateful for a handcrafted […]
Essential Oils for Emotional Support
Essential Oils for Emotional Support Essential oils are so versatile, they can be harnessed for all sorts of ailments. Whether for improving energy levels, relieving anxiety, inducing sleep, or using essential oils as part of your skin-care and home-care practice, aromatherapy is a tool of the senses and feelings, bringing harmony to our bodies and […]
Ginger Essential Oil: Powerful Uses & Benefits
Ginger: Ancient Uses in Modern Times Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is one of our oldest natural medicines. For thousands of years, ginger has been a renowned folk medicine for digestion and immunity. In Ayurveda, it is known as a “universal medicine.” In Chinese Medicine, ginger is used to increase the body’s Qi and vitalise energy levels. Spicy and […]