Lime essential oil is cold pressed/expressed or steam distilled from lime peels or rinds. The botanical name for the lime tree is Citrus aurantifolia. There is a difference between cold pressed or expressed lime oil and steam distilled lime oil. Cold pressed lime essential oil is phototoxic. That means you could suffer a serious skin … Read more
May Chang essential oil is steam distilled from the fruit of the small tree or shrub which is known botanically as Litsea cubeba. It has been used for thousands of years in Asia to treat depression. More recently, its effectiveness for treating digestive problems, high blood pressure, infections and a long list of other maladies … Read more
Grapefruit essential oil is cold pressed from grapefruit peels. The botanical name for grapefruit trees is Citrus paradisi. This wonderfully fresh-smelling essential oil is ideal for people who want to lose a little weight. It actually facilitates weight loss and helps you stay positive throughout the process. Grapefruit oil even helps curb cravings for sweets. … Read more
Spruce essential oil is commonly steam distilled from the needles of spruce trees (Picea mariana), although some producers use the wood, too. It has a warm, mild and slightly sweet pine fragrance. Black spruce is one of the most common types of spruce tree used for making essential oil, although there are others. Blue spruce … Read more
Red mandarin essential oil is so gentle and calming it is also called the children’s oil and happy oil. It is cold pressed from red mandarin rinds. The botanical name for the red mandarin tree is Citrus reticulata var. mandarin or C. nobilis. This oil is wonderfully soothing to the body and mind. It has … Read more
Aphrodisiac essential oils can make a romantic evening with that special someone even more enjoyable. They work by relaxing the mind and alleviating any discomfort you may be experiencing. They aren’t like medications that people take to stimulate arousal. Essential oils are more subtle and long-lasting. Using them regularly will keep the romance going night … Read more
Candle-making is one of the easiest and most rewarding hobbies and it can be done fairly cheaply. You can use paraffin wax, bees wax or soy wax to make your candles. Soy wax is the easiest type of wax to use. You can melt it in the microwave. Paraffin wax and bees wax have to … Read more
Copaiba Balsam (not to be confused with Balsam Peru) is the balsam (oleoresin) tapped from the trunk of the copaiba tree (a genus of Copaifera) that accumulates in the cavities of this Brazilian tree’s trunk. The process of collecting it is like tapping for syrups. It’s an incredible source that can be harvested without concern … Read more
Nutmeg essential oil is steam distilled from the dried seeds produced by the tropical nutmeg tree. The tree is known botanically as Myristica fragrans syn. M. officinalis, M. oromata and Nux moschata. Nutmeg oil is good for the treatment of arthritis, bacterial infections, bad circulation, digestive tract conditions, inflammation, menstrual troubles, pain, tension, anxiety, stress … Read more
Christmas essential oil diffuser blends can be used to make your home smell wonderful and lift your spirits. Remember, essential oils aren’t just about fragrance. They have mood-enhancing properties, too. You can put together one of these tried and true blends or try mixing your own. Maybe use a blend recipe but add a little … Read more