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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Essential Oils for Concentration
Essential Oils for Focus and Mental Clarity Essential oils are wonderful tools for concentration. As much as we love our coffee, if we have too many, chances are we will be feeling agitated and nervous. When stress levels rise, we are prone to anxiety, mental fogginess and restlessness. This is where essential oils come in! […]