learn about evidence-based benefits of essential oils
Sure you've already used coconut oil for skin. Why not? It's incredible! And there is a ton of research that prove its benefits. Here I will focus on using coconut oil for skin. But there are so many more health benefits. These articles get into a lot of them so you can check them out
Oakmoss essential oil or rather oakmoss absolute oil has an interesting smell. But it can affect your skin badly even at low concentrations. So very few aromatherapists even use the oil. Oakmoss Absolute Properties Botanical name The botanical name of oakmoss is Evernia prunastri. As the name suggests, it is a type of moss or
Marjoram essential oil is popular for a couple reasons. It has some amazing benefits. It is antibacterial, antifungal, and even antiviral; and it is great at keeping bugs away. Marjoram Essential Oil Properties Botanical name The botanical name for marjoram is Origanum majorana. You may see Majorana hortensis as well. Marjoram is sometimes called sweet
Sure you love your lemon oil, but lime essential oil has a lot of the same properties and benefits. And it smells amazing too. Lime Essential Oil Properties Botanical name So the lime I'm talking about here is key lime. Its botanical name is Citrus aurantifolia. You may sometimes see lime oil sold with
I love to cook with tarragon. It has a great unique flavor. And tarragon essential oil smells the same way. But you should use the oil with caution. It has high levels of estragole in it, a suspected carcinogen. Tarragon Essential Oil Properties Botanical name Tarragon's botanical name is Artemisia dracunculus. Be sure to look
I do not know why but there are lots of apricot kernel oil myths floating about. And they dominate the oil's reviews on Amazon. So let's clear up some misinformation about this wonderful carrier oil. Apricot Kernel Oil Myths: It has vitamins like B17 Fact: There is no such thing. Amygdalin is a compound
I need a bit of chemistry to explain this, so bear with me. The main difference between carrier oils and essential oils is: essential oils disappear fast, in a matter of hours. Carrier oils do not. Why does that happen? Well, essential oils mostly contain small, light, volatile, organic molecules... Molecules like limonene, linalool, and
Compounds in fennel essential oil have been linked to cancer and epileptic seizures. Believe me, it's true. Here's more about this unique essential oil. Fennel Essential Oil Properties Botanical Name The main botanical name of fennel is Foeniculum vulgare. Look out for this name when buying the oil. Color and smell The oil is