Properties: Anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, calming and relaxing. Historical Uses: Roman chamomile essential oils has been used historically by the Romans during battles to give them a clear mind and also give them courage. It has been nicknamed “plant’s physician” due to the fact that when other plants are placed near roman chamomile, it tends [...]
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Properties: Antibacterial, analgesic, antioxidant, antifungal, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, stimulant and sedative. Historical Uses: Chinese culture has used coriander for piles, dysentery, nausea, toothache, measles and painful hernias. Possible Uses: Coriander essential oil may help with arthritis, anorexia, colic, colds, digestive spasms, diarrhea, flatulence, dyspepsia, gout, flu, general infections, migraine, measles, nausea, muscular aches and pains, [...]
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Bergamot is a citrus type plant with many health benefits. Properties: Antibacterial, anti-infectious, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, sedative and uplifting. Historical Uses: Bergamot is native to Italy. The Italians have used it to relieve and cool fevers, expel intestinal worms and protect against maleria. Possible Uses: Anxiety, boils, bronchitis, acne, cold sores, coughs, eczema, [...]
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Ylang ylang, while famed for its exquisite fragrance and long history as a component of perfumes, has much to offer therapeutically. It is an effective mood uplifting agent as well as having calming properties. Properties: Antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, tonic and sedative. Historical Uses: Ylang ylang essential historically has been used to cover the beds of [...]
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Most modern consumers are familiar with the aroma and flavor of wintergreen due to its popularity in candy and chewing gum. Wintergreen essential oil, however, has much more to offer therapeutically, as a soothing agent for aches and pains, for example. Wintergreen essential oil is produced in such small quantities, that those who want the [...]
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Cold-pressed from the orange peel, wild orange is excellent for energizing and revitalizing. It is also commonly used as an effective tool for uplifting mood, as well as for its wonderful citrusy aroma. Properties: Antidepressant, anticancer, antispasmodic, antiseptic, sedative and tonic. Historical Uses: Orange essential oil has been used historically for scurvy, palpitation, bleeding, jaundice, prolapse [...]
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