Like other citrus essential oils, tangerine oil provides antiseptic and antispasmodic properties. Tangerine oil may be consumed, as it perks up bland dishes with its fresh, citrusy flavor, and this type of oil can be diffused into the air or...

Cedarwood essential oil has been used for hundreds of years because it is a wonderful diuretic. If you need to clean your system out, consuming cedarwood oil can make you "go". This natural healer also provides sedative properties that calm...

Have you ever encountered an aroma like peppermint or grapefruit that seemed to wake up your senses and focus your mind? Citrus fruits often have invigorating, awakening properties that are good for using in the morning if you need to wake up,...

Essential oils are so named because they are derived from the "essence" of plant material. The resulting oil can be applied topically to plants, animals and people for a number of benefits. Through ingestion and breathing in the aroma of essential...

Depending on density and molecular makeup, some essential oils work better when applied directly to the skin after dilution with a carrier oil. Others seem to offer the best benefits when they are added to foods and recipes. Many essential oils are...