When diluted in what is termed a carrier oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil, essential oils that are good for the skin can be used for shampoo, soap, moisturizer and more. Essential oils can also enhance and deepen the effects of sensual or...

The Benefits of Essential Oils for Relieving Stress and Anxiety Essential oils come from the "essence" of plants. Oil is derived from bark and leaves, roots and stems, and other plant components. That oil is then either applied topically to humans,...

Why Clean with Essential Oils Are you concerned that your cleansers aren’t all that clean? Labels of mainstream home products such as hand soaps, spray cleaners, and toothpastes reveal a number of harmful and toxic ingredients. It comes at no...

Humans did not always benefit from modern technology, science and medicine. The people in your family tree which preceded you by thousands of years had to make do with a natural medicine chest. They turned to plants, trees, herbs and spices for...

The Asteraceae family of plants includes the helichrysum, a yellow-flowered plant with long, strong, green stems. Found mostly in the Mediterranean, helichrysum plants have been used for millennia for natural medicinal purposes. In countries like...