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Cedarwood Virginian essential oil is known botanically as Juniperus virginiana, and strictly speaking this species is not considered a true cedar. As the botanical name would suggest, it is actually part of the genus Juniper, which belongs to the Cupressaceae family. There are several ‘cedarwood’ essential oils extracted from trees of the Cupressaceae family and […]
Myrrh essential oil is obtained from an oleo-gum resin, and it has a wide range of therapeutic benefits. Learn about its history, properties and how to use it in aromatherapy . . .
Bitter Orange essential oil is not as well known as it’s ‘sweet’ relation – discover the differences, its history, therapeutic benefits, and how to use it in aromatherapy . . .
Elemi is a fragrant oleoresin obtained from the trunk of Canarium luzonicum trees, and elemi essential oil is then extracted from this oleoresin. Learn about its history, properties and uses . . .
Cinnamon is an ancient aromatic medicine that has been used for thousands of years. Discover its history, properties and the many uses of cinnamon leaf essential oil in aromatherapy . . .
Few essential oils offer the same therapeutic prowess within the same price range of lemon essential oil. Discover it’s history, properties and many uses in aromatherapy . . .
Parents are at last discovering the numerous benefits of using essential oils to treat their children with minor ailments such as scrapes, coughs and colds . . .
Pine essential oil is obtained from the needles and cones of several species of coniferous trees belonging to the genus Pinus. Discover its history and many uses in aromatherapy . . .
Bergamot essential oil is cold-expressed from the rind of fruit and has a wide range of therapeutic benefits. Learn more about its history and how to use it . . .
For many years May chang essential oil was listed by most aromatherapy suppliers under its botanical name of Litsea cubeba, but more recently the name of May chang is being used . . .
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Aromatherapy Rescue For Dry, Sanitizer-Damaged Hands
Don’t let the harsh effects of hand sanitizers ravage your hands during the coronavirus pandemic. Fight back with your essential oils and carrier oils . . .
Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil
Contrary to what you would expect, geranium bourbon essential oil is derived from a plant that belongs to the Pelargonium, not the Geranium genus of Geraniaceae. Back in 1737, the father of modern botanical nomenclature, Carolus Linnaeus, combined the entire genus of the Geraniaceae together in his epic work ‘Species Plantarum’. Although all the genera […]
Top Tips To Deep Clean This Spring
This year, spring cleaning is more than ever about doing a really deep, deep clean. Here are are easy tips how to do this . . .
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Top Tips To Deep Clean This Spring
This year, spring cleaning is more than ever about doing a really deep, deep clean. Here are are easy tips how to do this . . .
3 Easy Health Changes With Big Benefits
Making changes to improve your health can feel overwhelming. But just a few simple modifications can impact your health dramatically. Here are three easy changes you can make now to transform your health: Eat your water Are you thirsty? Up to 75 percent of Americans may be functioning in a chronic state of dehydration. This […]
Mindfulness and its proven impact on loneliness: What you should know
Maybe you know someone who stands by taking five minutes each morning to meditate or finds time after lunch to quiet his or her mind and focus on breathing. Whatever the method may be, incorporating “mindfulness” practices into your life can have a wide range of positive health benefits like improving your memory, sleep and […]
Sourcing high quality essential is a job for an expert, and it takes many years to gain the necessary experience to become an expert. Discover more about sourcing essential oils and how they must be tested for purity..
Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil
Contrary to what you would expect, geranium bourbon essential oil is derived from a plant that belongs to the Pelargonium, not the Geranium genus of Geraniaceae. Back in 1737, the father of modern botanical nomenclature, Carolus Linnaeus, combined the entire genus of the Geraniaceae together in his epic work ‘Species Plantarum’. Although all the genera […]
The type of cypress essential oil used in aromatherapy is obtained exclusively from the leaves of Cupressus sempervirens, although it is not uncommon to find inexperienced oil suppliers offering incorrectly labelled cypress oil derived from other cypress species. This is because “cypress” is the common name given to several genera of evergreen, aromatic trees and […]
Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil
Eucalyptus radiata essential oil is growing in popularity in aromatherapy. Learn about its history, properties, and the many ways it can be used to improve health and wellbeing . . .
10 Easy Ways To Use Essential Oils Around Your Home
Usually when you want to create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere in the house, lighting up a burner or plugging in a vaporizer is the preferred option. But it is not always possible to use a burner in some locations, so . . .
Creating The Perfect Aromatherapy Christmas Box
An aromatherapy kit, filled with everything someone needs to relax and pamper, makes a unique gift for a loved one – it can be the perfect Christmas box in more ways than one . . .
Quinessence Lectures At New Healing Centre In China
A new teaching school in Guangzhou, China opened in November, and Quinessence were there to help launch the first aromatherapy training classes to their students . . .
Brexit: What Impact On The Aromatherapy Industry?
Now that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, how will the Brexit affect all the regulations and directives that apply to the aromatherapy industry?
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