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The sweet and refreshing aroma of basil essential oil will be familiar to most people, since unlike some oils it is very similar in aroma to the popular herb it is obtained from. However, there are several types of basil oil available on the aromatherapy market and it is important that you are aware of the differences between them, and why this may matter.
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Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) is often stated in aromatherapy books to be helpful in relieving the pain and symptoms of headaches and migraines. And although aromatherapists know only too well how effective lavender essential oil can be with migraines, there has been little clinical evidence to support this therapeutic claim. Until now, that is.
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As happened here in the United Kingdom some 20 years ago, aromatherapy is finally gaining recognition in certain areas of mainstream medicine in the United States, according to a recent article on USnews.com. Groups as diverse as the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are now offering aromatherapy alongisde traditional health care.
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Petitgrain essential oil is derived from the fresh leaves and green twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium) and its various sub-species. Bitter orange belongs to the Rutaceae family and is believed to have originated in South-East Asia, and spread to North-Eastern India, Burma and China, eventually finding its way via Arab traders to Africa, Arabia and Syria.
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Since the beginning of medicine, people have looked for a way to ease the pain and discomfort of a variety of ailments. Over time, some herbs have been found to be highly effective as natural remedies, and lemon grass is one that is known to alleviate the pain felt as a result of muscle cramps. Effective in a variety of forms and for a diverse list of medical issues, lemongrass is a very widely used herb that has been incorporated into numerous industries.
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Essential oils can be very effective headache cures. If handled properly, essential oils rarely cause any side effects. Using essential oils as a headache cure is a perfect solution to people that can’t use over the counter medicines or simply prefer to avoid commercially prepared headache medications. The use of essential oils is a form of aromatherapy.

Essential oils are oils that are derived from plants. Each essential oil has different healing properties. Most essential oils are beneficial healthwise in many different ways. Essential oils have been used as headache cures for centuries, if not longer. Read more…