Honey absolute is sometimes referred to as honey essential oil and it is so rare and so expensive that it is usually never mentioned in aromatherapy books.  Many online aromatherapy supply shops will not carry it.  And with the worldwide shortage of honeybees, the cost of honey is going through the roof and will probably […]

The use of hibiscus has been long revered for its healing properties. It was commonly used by herbalists in the past for treating flu-like symptoms, bruising, mild colds and swelling. Other varieties of hibiscus are said to address such conditions as constipation and bladder infection by promoting urination. You can also apply the extract or […]

Don’t be put off by the word “diffuser”.  It’s just a fancy word for “spreader”.  What essential oil diffusers do is help spread the smells around the room or vehicle the diffuser is in.  They can be as simple or as high tech as you want.  They usually don’t come with aromatherapy essential oils.  Essential […]

Aromatherapy quality essential oils can be a bit pricey, but a little goes a long way.  If they are 100% essential oil, then you only need a few drops per use.  You can sometimes get a price discount if the essential oil has already been blended with a carrier oil like apricot kernel, jojoba or […]

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and have been proven as effective for a variety of ailments and applications from aromatherapy to beauty products. As you become more involved in the world of essential oils, it can become confusing as to which oil treats what ailment as well as how it should […]

If you are acquainted with Italian cooking then you will have used basil for cooking up pesto because it is not only fragrant, but it also has a wonderful flavor and is closely related to peppermint so that when you use it you can be sure of good nutrient content. Basil also has quite a […]

The secret behind the therapeutic worth of essential oils and their amazing aromas is something that keeps it at the top of most wanted natural oils and they are also most sought after because of the fragrance that they give which are passed into the nerves within the brain to elicit some very desirable responses […]

There are many essential oil blends that are being made by different people that are each crafted with the best grade pure essential oils to give off pleasing aromas and which balance their energetic, and it is common for a good essential oil blend to be concentrated and it must also incorporate the most precise […]

The historical use of birch has been traced to the Native Americans who used it in the creation of topical potions as well as tonics to help rid the body of toxins through sweating. Today, birch essential oil is used in a similar manner only the ingestion of this particular essential oil is not promoted […]

Lotus essential oil is one of the more expensive of aromatherapy oils available.  However, a little goes a long way.  If you store the lotus essential oil in a dark glass bottle and keep out of direct heat or sunlight, it should be good for two or three years.  You can get blended lotus essential […]