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Essential Oils to Enhance Immunity

Essential oils are quickly regaining their reputation for their antiviral and antibacterial properties. This is wonderful news for when you are ill, but what about staying healthy to begin with? Several essential oils are thought to stimulate the immune system and we will look at which oils can play a …
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Lab Aroma Blending Software

Lab Aroma is a “a chemistry based, clinical aromatherapy focused, software tool that formulates the chemistry behind essential oil blending while presenting a detailed chemical breakdown and physical effect visual.”  I had a chance to try it out recently thanks to founder Colleen Harte and was very impressed with the …
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Essential Oils for Driving

More and more diffusers are being marketed as car diffusers. Certainly, there is a long history of air fresheners for cars, (remember those little tree shaped pieces of cardboard)? Choices for car diffusers include terracotta diffusers, passive heat diffusers that plug into..
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Ylang Ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata)

Sources:  Madagascar, Indonesia, Phillipines Extraction: Steam distilled Note: Middle, Base Scent: Sweet, floral Key points: Use “Extra” or “Complete” for aromatherapy Useful for depression, stress and anxiety Too much can cause headaches, and can be euphoric Properties:  antidepressant, antiseptic, sedative, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, expectorant Uses: Aphrodisiac, depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia, balances …
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Vetiver essential oil (Vetiveria ziznoides)

Sources: Indonesia, Caribbean Islands, Sri Lanka Extraction: Steam distilled Note: Base Scent: Earthy, woody, musky Key points:  Insomnia Thick, not suitable for nebulizers Fixative, good in a blend Properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, sedative, stimulant Uses:  insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress, insect repellant Cautions:  Generally thought to be safe …
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Thyme essential oil (Thymus vulgaris)

Sources:  Mediterranean Europe and Africa Extraction: Steam distilled Note: Middle Scent: strong, sweet, herbal Key points:   Good antiseptic Useful for respiratory diseases Properties:  antiseptic, anti-bacterial, antispasmodic, expectorant, insecticide, stimulant Uses:  stimulate immune system, disinfectant, colds, flu, sinusitis, coughs , increase mental clarity Cautions: Do not use during pregnancy. Do …
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Pine essential oil (Pinus sylvestris)

Sources: US, Europe Extraction: Steam distilled Note: Middle Scent: Fresh, balsamic, woody, forest Key points:  Useful for colds and sinusitis May help hangovers Natural air freshener Properties:  expectorant, analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant Uses: Coughs, colds, sinus infections, hangovers, mental fatigue, air freshener, flu Cautions: Possible skin …