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Essential Oils And Their Use In Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the practice of using in various ways essential oils taken from plants to benefit one’s mental or physical health. It is very simple to get started with aromatherapy. You will first...

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Organic Essential Oils Are Not All Equal

Essential oils are the delicate and volatile oils extracted from a plant’s root, bark, seed, fruit, leaf, or flower. The oils are considered the life-force in every living plant – the soul or essence...

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The Limbic System

We have all experienced the undeniable power of aroma, even though we may not necessarily have been consciously aware of it at the time. For example, at some point in our lives most of us have all been...

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The Sense Of Smell

The sense of smell is the most basic and primitive of all our senses, and is of vital importance to humans since it helps with the survival of our species. For our prehistoric ancestors, smell was...

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The Immune System

Every second of every day, your body’s immune system is working tirelessly to protect you from invading bacteria, viruses and other disease causing organisms. The immune system is the body’s first line...

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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...

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How To Choose Carrier Oils

Knowing how to choose the right carrier oils can be bewildering for newcomers to aromatherapy, because specialist suppliers usually offer such a wide range. Very little is written about this subject in...

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The Power Of Aroma Can Beat Stress

Aromas can have an incredibly powerful effect, and research has proven that when used correctly they can be used to soothe and heal the mind and body. Whether from a plant or fruit, certain aromatic...

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How To Store Essential Oils

One of the first questions newcomers to aromatherapy ask is “What’s the best way to look after my essential oils?” And given the financial investment that we all make in our trusty oils, it’s surely in...

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Aromatherapy – A Brief History

Aromatherapy has a long and proud history with roots that date back thousands of years. From its early mystic and spiritual associations to its modern day integration into everyday life, the aromatic...

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Creating The Perfect Aromatherapy Christmas Box

An aromatherapy kit, filled with everything someone would need to relax and pamper, is a unique and memorable Christmas gift for a loved one. But if you’re not an aromatherapy buff yourself, it can be...

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Attars; Indian Attars, Floral Attars, Herbal Attars

Put simply, attar means fragrance, scent or essence. Attars are extracted from plant materials and there are plenty of them available in the world. Even in India, the craze for attars obtained from...

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Organic Essential Oils Are Not All Equal

Essential oils are the delicate and volatile oils extracted from a plant’s root, bark, seed, fruit, leaf, or flower. The oils are considered the life-force in every living plant – the soul or essence...

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Carrier Oils – Aromatherapy’s Unsung Heroes

The base oils used in aromatherapy are more commonly known as carrier oils and are fundamental to aromatherapy itself. Not only do they help to dilute essential oils and ‘carry’ them into your body’s...

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The Limbic System

We have all experienced the power of the limbic system many times, even though we will not necessarily have been consciously aware of it at the time. For example, at some point in our lives most of us...

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Aromatherapy And The Sense Of Smell

The sense of smell is the most basic and primitive of all our senses, and is of vital importance to humans since it helps with the survival of our species. It’s also a vital function for the...

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