Rehne Burge, C.A., NAHA Louisiana Director 
Rosemary Rosmarinus officianalis herb was most common in the South of France (Provence), Italy, Spain, Tunisia and Dalmatia. At one time, it’s main use was in cooking, infusions into vegetable oils and later, essential oil, which was obtained by steam distillation. The main constituents or chemical components within Rosemary, depending on the chemotype, are pinene, … Read more
Below is our master list of all the essential oils that most people would ever use. You can use the selection toggle below to quickly jump to any given oil because the list is long. For each oil you’ll see the basic info, properties and links to more information. Select Your Essential Oil … Read more
Patchouli Pogostemon cablin essential oil has been used for centuries has successfully been used in Ayurvedic medicinal treatments. This remarkable oil serves many purposes in the aromatic world. Uses of Patchouli Essential Oil include: Analgesic Antibacterial Antidepressant checkAntifungal checkAnti-infectious checkAnti-Septic checkAntiviral checkSkin and wound healer checkCNS (central nervous system) sedative checkCooling checkDecongestant checkDeodorant checkDigestive and … Read more
From the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), Eucalyptus L’Héritier 1789 is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs. Members of this genus are dominant in Australia and include Eucalyptus regnans, which is the tallest known flowering plant on Earth. The indigenous people of Australia have used eucalyptus oil for centuries to relieve everything from common aches … Read more
Essential oils are irritants on the skin. Carrier oils are used in conjunction with essential oils in aromatherapy to dilute essential oils to a safe topical level to protect the skin. Carrier oils are also ingestible and often used in cooking and food preparation. Carrier oils are non-volatile, the opposite of essential oils. They do … Read more
An allergy is the body’s immune system’s rejection of a substance or foreign invader. In reaction to the foreign invasion of allergens, the body sends out a group of white blood cells called T-cells to fight off the invaders. In skin allergic reactions, this causes redness and irritation. Your risk of developing an allergy isn’t … Read more
Clove Bud Eugenia caryophyllata essential oil is a beautiful aromatic oil. It’s aroma, like most spicy aromas, is beautiful in holiday blends, perfumes and blends that you have created specifically for the aroma. Clove bud is also a powerful therapeutic oil. All essential oils are made of chemical ‘families’. Some are more gentle than others, … Read more
Blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) is steam-distilled from the tops of the blue tansy flowers that grow wild in the Moroccan countryside. The flowers are a beautiful golden color, at times referred to as golden buttons. The oil is a deep, dark blue from the components within it, chamazulene and dihydrochamazulene. In a survey of five … Read more
There are several species of Thyme essential oil, however most lack formal testing. The two chemo types of Thyme most often used for essential oils are Thyme vulgaris ct linalool and Thyme vulgaris ct. thymus. CT is chemo or chemical type. I often hear people mistakenly say that “essential oils are natural, there is no … Read more
The pastel purple flowers and soft green leaves of the Salvia sclarea perennial offer a sweet, woodsy, floral, fruity, herbaceous, slightly balsamic aroma to its essential oil. Along with helping to ease muscle spasms, clary sage essential oil can help reduce minor pain and inflammation. This essential oil may help minimize the presence of unwelcome … Read more