A walk through the woods often immerses an individual in the appealing aroma of pine scent. Many consider this a refreshing and revitalizing odor associated with the outdoors. It opens the air passageways and generally revitalizes, and refreshes the recipient. It is thought that the pine tree originated in Austria and Russia. Since then its growth has spread and is …
Many people still remember arriving home after school and smelling the inviting aroma of Mom’s soft, warm, ginger cookies just out of the oven. Some enjoy the ritual of dipping them in milk and savoring their delectable flavor. After three, four, five or more cookies one struggles to push themselves away from the plate of yummy goodness. A key ingredient …
The holiday season is one filled with aromatic aromas created by diffused oils and delicious recipes reserved for these special occasions. Memories of Grandma’s cooking with the slight smell of cloves wafting from her fresh baked cakes and cookies attest to the delightful and poignant odor of cloves that she used in her cooking. Cloves is available as a powder …
It’s that time of year again when you walk into a department store and the lilting scent of cinnamon meets you. You can’t help but take a deep refreshing breathe and look around to see where it is originating from. Cinnamon is available as a powder commonly used in baking and often mixed with sugar to spread over warm melting …
Many individuals were first introduction to Frankincense as a little children, listening to the story of the Wise Men and how they brought gifts to the Christ child at the time of His birth. As children, we likely had no idea what Frankincense was or what its symbolism portrayed. “And when they were come into the house, they saw the …
The many benefits and uses of lemons are becoming more widely known and marketed. An interesting fact is that the ancient Chinese actually understood the beneficial properties of the lemon far earlier than the European and American cultures. They would often us lemon to enhance the flavor of their food instead of salt. It is easy to add too much …
Having read a number of oil related blogs on www.oil-benefits.com, I decided to offer an experience I have had using essential oils on a bee sting. It has been an unusual summer for me, in that I have experienced a high number of bee and wasp stings. While I am an amateur bee keeper, my gear generally does a great …
The use of lavender as an aromatic with medicinal properties extends as far back as the ancient abbeys and monasteries in Europe. As scientists researched and studied herbs, perfumes, and oils, such as lavender, synthetic versions became less expensive to produce and in some cases more powerful in their effects. Unfortunately, the side effects from these manmade substances have also …
This oil is extremely popular in Australia. The Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is native to Australia and the essential oil has been used for at least 100 years. The twigs and leaves of the Tea Tree are put through steam distillation to extract the benefit of Tea Tree Essential Oil. Its important properties have become known throughout the world now. …
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) has always been taken for it’s support to weight loss plans. Many people do not know about the great qualities of this essential oil. The oil is extracted by the cold-press method from the rind. The oil has a fresh citrus smell and is a bit on the bitter side. Even the smell of the oil is …