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Suggested Uses for Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary was valued by the ancients of many cultures as a sacred plant that could impart peace to both the living and the dead. The Greeks burnt rosemary at shrines, and along with the Romans, considered it symbolic of remembrance … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Pine Needle Essential Oil
The fresh scent of pine awakens memories of crisp, winter days and of holidays past. Pine’s uniquely comforting and invigorating scent has been used therapeutically for centuries. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Arabians used pine in religious ceremonies, and also for … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint is one of the most useful and beloved essential oils. Refreshing, cooling, uplifting, and restoring, peppermint has a variety of therapeutic uses. Used extensively in both Eastern and Western medicine for everything from indigestion to diarrhea, headaches to tired … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Pennyroyal Essential Oil
Pennyroyal is a member of the mint family, and exudes a fresh, minty, herbaceous scent. While its scent is actually a bit more powerful than other mints, its therapeutic value is actually not as strong. Pennyroyal was used frequently by … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Patchouli Essential Oil
Chances are the word “patchouli” brings to mind hippies, free love, and an era of liberation. However, patchouli was used in the East long before the 1970′s to scent clothes and linen. In the 19th century, the British learned to … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Palmarosa Essential Oil
Native to India, palmarosa oil has a rose-like scent, which makes it a popular ingredient in soaps, perfumes, and cosmetics. Palmarosa oil also has a variety of therapeutic uses, and is especially beneficial in skin care because of its moisturizing … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Oregano Essential Oil
Probably best known as a workaholic in the kitchen, oregano also has many valuable therapeutic uses. In fact, it may well have first been used for its curative properties before its seasoning properties were discovered. Ancient Egyptians prized oregano for … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Orange Essential Oil
Orange oil is one of the best aromatics for the beginner. Besides lending a quality ambiance to any environment, orange oil is basically foolproof to use. It mixes well with many essential oils, plus softens and warms up the blend. … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Nutmeg Essential Oil
Nutmeg is valued by great cooks everywhere for its versatility in the kitchen. Its nutty, spicy, and slightly sweet taste makes it a valuable ingredient in everything from meat dishes to desserts. So prized was nutmeg that in the Middle … Continue reading
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Suggested Uses for Neroli Essential Oil
Neroli oil is heady, sweet, and floral, and is made from the aromatic blossoms of the orange tree. It’s rare to find a pure 100% neroli oil, as it’s impossible for companies to be able to offer it for a … Continue reading
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