Recent Health Blog | Essential Oils PostsThe Scents of Romanceby Aimee Amodio10 Feb 2008 08:42 AMIf you're planning something romantic for Valentine's Day (or any date night with your spouse), you can use aromatherapy to help set the mood. The right scent can help your loved one relax and enjoy the evening. Essential Oil: Orangeby Aimee Amodio09 Feb 2008 08:40 AMOrange essential oil is relatively common -- which means it is easy to find and very affordable. Essential Oils: Ylang Ylangby Aimee Amodio12 Oct 2006 10:50 AMYlang ylang: a flower so nice, they had to name it twice. The name means "flower of flowers". Ylang ylang essential oil falls in the middle of the price range: far less expensive than florals like rose and jasmine, but more expensive than the plentiful lavender. Essential Oils: Vanillaby Aimee Amodio11 Oct 2006 12:48 PMIt is the sweet, dreamy, warm scent of baking. Check your cabinets; you may have vanilla extract in the house from the last time you made a batch of cookies. Vanilla essential is slightly different from that vanilla extract, although they do come from the same place. Essential Oils: Gingerby Aimee Amodio21 Sep 2006 10:29 AMLooking for a little spice in your life? The scent of ginger is invigorating and energizing... but the health benefits of ginger essential oil go far beyond a quick perk up! The ginger plant comes from tropical areas. Essential Oils: Geraniumby Aimee Amodio19 Sep 2006 10:28 AMDon't get too excited -- chances are that geranium in your garden isn't going to be the cure for what ails you. There are more than six hundred different varieties of scented geranium. South African rose geranium is the main source for geranium essential oil. Essential Oils: Clove Budby Aimee Amodio04 Sep 2006 09:38 AMYou probably know clove as a traditional holiday scent. But when distilled into essential oil form, you have one of the world's most powerful natural antiseptics on your hands! You can use the essential oil from both clove buds and clove leaves. Essential Oils: Basilby Aimee Amodio03 Sep 2006 09:37 AMAcross the Mediterranean, people have been using basil medicinally for centuries, even thousands of years. Basil (also known as ocimum basilicum) originally comes from India but is perhaps best known in Italian cooking. Essential Oils: Chamomileby Aimee Amodio02 Sep 2006 09:35 AMCompared to other essential oils, chamomile can be a little more expensive... but it is worth the price! Chamomile is a great all-around essential oil -- it is mild enough for use on all skin types and is known to be great for easing stress and tension. Ten MORE Things to do With Essential Oilsby Aimee Amodio09 Feb 2006 10:50 AM1. Make your own potpourri. Gather dried flowers, pinecones, dried leaves, whatever you like! Arrange them in a bowl, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and stir. You will need to add more oil occasionally to refresh the scent. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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