by Venus | Apr 13, 2010 | Essential Oils
The medicinal benefits of Roman chamomile are well known in the Mediterranean region. This essential oil has been a nerve soother for over 2,000 years. The oil has always been a highly prized treatment to relieve an assortment of body ailments such as cramps and...
by Venus | Mar 27, 2010 | Clinical Aromatherapy
As more information becomes available about the use of particular essential oils for specific aromatherapy applications, the known compounds of importance become benchmarks for quality that soon become paramount in the perception of the oil’s market...
by Venus | Mar 13, 2010 | Essential Oils
Rosemary or Rosmarinus, which means “sea dew” in Latin, developed a reputation for being a sacred plant that wards off evil spirits. The oil was also used as protection from the plague. The Romans and the Greeks used it for all sorts of things. Rosemary was always...
by Venus | Feb 13, 2010 | Essential Oils
Nutmeg powder has been a valued commodity for centuries. The Chinese were the first to recognize nutmeg’s medicinal abilities, and the Indonesians were the first to inhale the aroma and expand the awareness. It was used to produce visions, but when used in extreme...
by Venus | Jan 13, 2010 | Essential Oils
Indigenous peoples know how to take care of their bodies using the natural remedies that surround them. These traditional healing techniques have been fine tuned through the centuries, and the herbal wisdom is passed from one generation to another. Wintergreen is one...