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Natural Mosquito Repellent as Good as Bug Spray
NCB Michigan tested a mixture of essential oils in mosquito season and found the oil blend as effective at preventing mosquito bites as commercial insect repellent. more...
Aromatherapy First Aid Kit for Summer
An aromatherapy first aid kit should contain all the basic essential oils to treat cuts, pain, insect bites, headache, infection, blisters, digestion, nausea, cold & flu. more...
Natural Insect Repellents with Aromatherapy Oils
Essential oils are powerful natural insecticides, killing and repelling fleas, mosquitoes, ants and other bugs in your home and garden without toxic chemicals. more...
Before giving your cat, dog, or other pet antibiotics or chemical flea repellent, consider natural remedies to treat sprains, injuries, fleas, ticks, and parasites. more...
Essential Oils and Psychotherapy
Although essential oils are most often used for their fragrance and physical ills, they are an effective tool for treating emotional and psychological distress. more...
Perfume and Allergic Reactions
Many people react to scents with headaches, troubled breathing, nausea, or dizziness. Chemical additives hold a clue... and may be responsible for aromatherapy's bad name more...
Lavandin Not the Same as Lavender
Lavandin, a hybrid lavender, has different chemical and therapeutic properties but is easier to grow & is often sold as "lavender" essential oil by unscrupulous companies more...
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The Chemistry of Essential Oils
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Sharon Falsetto
An essential oil contains many chemical components which makes the oil of aromatic therapeutic value; learn the simple science and chemistry of essential oils. more...
Aromatherapy in Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
Pure essential oils can play an important and valuable role in the various aspects of pregnancy - from the second trimester to labour and delivery. more...
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Sharon Falsetto
In the past, palmarosa has been used to adulterate rose oil; today, palmarosa essential oil has its own uses and properties in the practice of aromatherapy. more...
History of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
From the early 10th century until today, people's interest in using essential oils for health care has been evident. more...
Essential Oil, Fragrance Oil or Hydrosol?
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Sharon Falsetto
In aromatherapy, essential oils, fragrance oils and hydrosols are often confused as one and the same oil; know how to identify a pure aromatherapy oil from a fake oil. more...
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Sharon Falsetto
Litsea essential oil is a relatively new addition to modern aromatherapy; also known as litsea cubeba or may chang, litsea has properties useful in aromatherapy. more...
Interest in using aromatherapy with animals has increased since vets and pet owners have discover the benefits of it, but are essential oils safe to use on cats? more...
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