The First Aid Tree               Tea tree, also Ti tree, has effectively been used for thousands of years to treat wound care by the Australian Aborigines.  Melaleuca began its ascent into the western world during World War II.  It was included in every soldier’s first aid kit who was...

Summer Fitness   Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi,has been added to blends for weight reduction.  Grapefruit also helps reduce inches, making it a perfect choice for summer fitness.  The grapefruit is believed to evolve from a Caribbean fruit, known as the shaddock.  Today, grapefruit is grown commercially in the United States, Israel...

Soothing the Inner Core- Blog 24   Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla is gentle and kind to the body and emotions. A traditional herb and essential oil for children, it is low in toxicity and also safe for pregnant women, elderly, and sensitive folks. The most beneficial effects are soothing the nervous...

Skin Renewal  The first recipe is for cracked or very chapped skin. Cracked skin occurs on the hands, feet, face, and near, or around the mouth. This condition is very hurtful to many people. Chapped skin occurs mainly on the cheeks, lips and hands. The skin hurts, even when a...

Rejuvenating Skin Cream Ingredients: 4 ounces carrier oil such as sweet almond, avocado, or jojoba; I prefer jojoba oil to apply to the face. ½ ounce grated beeswax (organic is commercially available) 2 ounces of hydrolate or flower water for your skin type. 10 drops essential oil for your skin...

REGENERATION, Part II               Cedarwood’s antiseptic, astringent actions benefits oily skin, acne, oily hair, dandruff and reduces hair loss.  The following blends treat and regenerate the skin and hair.   Balancing Oily Skin               In 1 ounce of aloevera gel, add the following essential oils:                         2 drops...

REGENERATION: The Tonifying Strength of Trees               The majestic Mountain Cedar, Cedrus Labani, produced one of the earliest essential oils.  Ancient Egyptians prized the oil for perfumes, cosmetics and mummification, in that order!  Ships, furniture and coffins were made from the majestic forests of the Cedar of Lebanon.  Solomon’s...

Blog 17- Petitgrain   Petitgrain, Petitgrain bigarade, is the essential oil of green bitter orange leaves and twigs. The aroma has an herbaceous woody undertone with a fresh, orange blossom scent. The essential oil has a very intense odor, best used with a light touch.             The scent is very...

Medieval Aromatherapy Revisited               As Europe blossomed from the Dark Ages, many aromatic herbs and their essential oils were rediscovered.  Much of the knowledge of distillation, extraction and medicinal properties taught by Greek and Roman physicians was lost, only to be reintroduced by Islamic physicians and alchemists linking their...

Joy of the Mountain               Marjoram has a cousin growing wild on the hillside of Greece, Origanum vulgare, Oregano.  Many of the properties of Sweet Marjoram are magnified in Oregano, known to the Greeks as the “joy of the mountain”.  As an essential oil, oregano is very antiseptic, antiviral...