Essential Oil Botanicals

Essential oils chemistry: 8 common chemical components of essential oils

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:21:08 +0000

Essential oils are very complex by nature on account of their presence in plants. Their molecular structure is complex, consisting of all kinds of atoms, including hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen atoms. Even sulfur atoms are also present sometimes. Though made of several chemical ingredients, every essential oil acts together as a whole, treating infections [...]

Bathing as a ritual: How to use aromatherapy for an exotic bathing experience

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:15:08 +0000

Bathing is an ancient ritual that has a relaxing and luxurious effect on the body. Right from the ancient Egyptians like Cleopatra to Greeks and Romans, enjoyed the stimulating and soothing effect of bathing. This is especially true if you go in for an aromatic bath that includes essential oils as bath oils, bath salts [...]

Essential oils extraction: 4 less-known methods, nuances you should know

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:03:40 +0000

Essential oil extraction is a subject for study for aromatherapists. This is because, there are so many things involved in extraction of oils from plant parts like roots, flowers, bark, resin, rinds and fruits etc. However, there are several extraction methods which are used to extract essences from plants. These methods are often known only [...]

Banish the negative: How to cultivate positivity with essential oils

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:57:55 +0000

Negativity is all around us. Believe it or not, even a smirk or a harsh word thrown at us has a tremendous negative influence over our life. This negativity breeds more negativity, resulting in annihilation of an environment that is devoid of anything lively or inspiring. We get into monotonous routines, complaining of things and [...]

Aromatherapy by astrology: 12 signature oils for 12 astrology signs

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:52:56 +0000

Astrology and aromatherapy. Is there a connection? There is, say the experts. Yes, human beings can be treated with aromatherapy based on their zodiac or Sun signs. People belonging to different astrology signs have different characteristics and those that belong the same sign have similar personality traits. Aromatherapists say based on people’s signs and the [...]

A call to your Higher Self: 6 kinds of essential oils for spirituality

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:41:01 +0000

New Age living incorporates both the material and the spiritual in our lives. People of the post-modern era do not just surf or sky-dive or travel continents, but also meditate and relish in their own spirituality or godliness. Though there maybe several contradictions regarding the practice of spirituality, people who engage in it say that [...]

The sin of applying ‘neat’: Sensitization and diluting essential oils

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:32:46 +0000

When you apply an essential oil ‘neat’, you apply it directly on to your skin, without dilution. Undiluted application of pure essential oils is termed as neat application and leads to several problems, including skin disorders. Though not many people know this, it can result in life-long sensitization to that oil, making one develop skin [...]

Reclaim your attention: 4 essential oil blends for improving concentration

jessica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:26:49 +0000

If only we had the power to focus on what we wanted to accomplish, the word ‘procrastination’ would never have emerged – says an anonymous author. Procrastination is the thief of time, they say. But why do we procrastinate or postpone? Often it is lack of interest or lack of focus in the work at [...]

Holistic aromatherapy: A faster way to stress release and detoxification

jessica — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:39:15 +0000

Hypocrites, father of medicine, said, “The way to good health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day.” Aromatherapy is that important in daily life. When incorporated into daily routine on a regular basis, aromatherapy can invigorate an individual and keep him disease and stress-free. As essential oils are plant oils that [...]

Kitchen talk: 7 aromatherapy recipes for domestic purposes

jessica — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:29:14 +0000

Aromatherapy is not restricted for use only in aromatic or medicinal fields. It can be also be used for domestic purposes, right in the backyard of your kitchen. Kitchen aromatherapy includes use of essential oils for food recipes, making of body oils, aromatic wood polishes, soaps, cleaners, aromatic scents for cupboards, drawers etc. This article [...]