The benefits of Tea Tree essential oil
Prior to getting involved into aromatherapy professionally, I always had 3 essential oils in my home medicine cabinet: lavender, eucalyptus and tea tree. I’ve been mentioning the former two oils in my posts quite often (here’s an example), so today I’d like to introduce you to the tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). In fact, …. Read More
The Benefits of Aromatherapy Bath
“The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day”. – Hippocrates, the Father of Western Medicine Healing baths with aromatic plants have been used since antiquity for cleansing, healing and energy restoring purposes. Research shows that a warm bath is the most effective way to boost your level of …. Read More
Meditations with Essential Oils
Meditation is an opportunity to tune in to the frequency of your unique self through calming your mind and merging with your energies. The practice of meditation plays a very important role in personal evolution and transformation. You can start practicing meditation with a simple exercise: completely relaxing your body and observing your breathing for …. Read More
Essential oils for home usage
This article discusses recommendations on how to build your own essential oil collection (or “aroma kit”) in case you plan to use the oils for therapeutic purposes. When choosing essential oils for your home collection, keep in mind the following recommendation: it is better to have less, but with the widest spectrum of action. Many …. Read More
How to select and use essential oils responsibly
Nowadays, we can hear a lot about nature being able to provide us with everything we need to live in perfect health and harmony. I personally fully agree with this statement and am an active supporter of natural products as an “alternative” to artificial and synthetic ones, with some conditions though: as long as it …. Read More
Feminine Essential Oils Duo
Among the variety of essential oils, there are those that are considered “feminine” in their aroma and therapeutic effect. Let me introduce you to the essential oils duo that in my opinion are the best for women: geranium and clary sage. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is referred by many as the most desirable essential oil to …. Read More
Peppermint Essential Oil
Everyone can recognize the scent of mint. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a perennial herb with small lilac, pink or white flowers, with a fresh, bright and penetrating aroma. For the production of essential oil, flowering tops and leaves of the plant are used. A bit of history and traditions: Peppermint is grown in Egypt, China, …. Read More
Making Your Own Natural Perfume
It is no secret that commercial fragrances are made almost exclusively of synthetic petrochemicals, which can cause allergies and irritation, and can be too overpowering. Personal perfumes made with essential oils are emotionally and physically therapeutic: they are completely natural, they smell lovely, and they can enhance your physical and emotional well-being. Besides, natural perfumes …. Read More
Foot Bath Recipe
Before you treat your tired feet to this simple yet effective aroma bath, have your favorite book or music handy: during the procedure you will not only take care of your feet, but will also be able to fully relax for about 20 minutes, while inhaling the aroma of lavender oil. Preparation: Using the proportions …. Read More
Aromatherapy Candles
The main function of the candle for thousands of years has been to bring light. Today, we perceive the candle as an interior accessory that brings, among other things, a personal decorative touch and a pleasant scent (in case we use the scented candle). There are some major differences between aromatherapy candles and conventional mass-produced …. Read More