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Long associations with improving and stimulating the mind and memory, rosemary’s impressive healing qualities make it an excellent tonic for when you’re feeling physically, mentally and emotionally worn out. This aromatic plant has a warm, strong and invigorating scent that can clear your head and improve blood circulation. It has been cultivated for ornamental, medicinal, … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Rosemary
Refreshing bergamot oil is extracted from the almost ripe, yellow-green citrus fruit of bergamot trees. Its fruity, citrus scent with delicate, woody undertones has made it a valuable oil through the ages. Bergamot is refreshingly uplifting and stimulating. It acts on the central nervous system and is a good tonic for treating symptoms of 21st … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Bergamot
Chamomile is an indispensable oil for the aromatherapist. Its powerful but gentle healing actions have been used for thousands of years and its sweet, herbaceous aroma is prized for its soothing, balancing and calming effects. It is a perfect partner for lavender and together they are an effective first aid treatment for burns, bruises, stings … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Chamomile Oil
There are two types of marjoram essential oil. The one most commonly used in aromatherapy, Origanum marjorana, better known as ‘sweet’ marjoram, is the oil referred to throughout this website. The other essential oil, Origanum vulgare, is more closely related to thyme and oregano, and although sometimes used for aromatherapy, this has different properties and is only … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Marjoram
When you begin building up your collection of essential oils, there is no better place to start than with lavender. Its dreamy fragrance has made it a popular perfume for centuries, but this gentle herb also has powerful harmonising properties. The Healing Herb The valuable therapeutic oil produced by lavender flowers can be used to … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Lavender
The chemist might describe essential oils as chemical compounds generally made up of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen derived from a single botanical species. The manufacturer might say they are volatile materials extracted from plants by means of physical processing. Both definitions are correct, but neither explain the origin of essential oils. The purest form Essential … Read moreAromatherapy: Understanding Plant Essences
One of the most useful ways of benefiting from essential oils is to use them to cope with situations involving anxiety and stress. Many of the flowery and woody oils have calming and pain-relieving effects that help ease tension and worry. Instant de-stressor Calming oils encourage the body to relax, which is essential as your … Read moreAromatherapy: Understanding Calming Oils
Relaxation is probably one of the main things that you associate with aromatherapy. Many oils have relaxing properties, though not all of them affect you in the same way. Some oils relax your muscles, relieving tension, others relax your mind, dispelling fear, anger and worry that may be causing sleepless night. Others can have a … Read moreAromatherapy: Understanding Relaxing Oils
Most essential oils have natural antiseptic properties because the plants from which they are extracted produce them to protect themselves from invading micro-organisms. Tea tree is one of the best known and most versatile essential oils with powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties, yet it’s gentle enough to treat children. Treating infections Antibacterial oils can … Read moreAromatherapy: Understanding Antiseptic Oils
Essential oils are beneficial to your health, but as concentrated plant essences they should be handled with care and used in small doses. If you have sensitive skin, check the contraindications before using oils, especially on children and people with skin conditions such as eczema. Allergy sufferers are generally more prone to intolerance, so do … Read moreAromatherapy: Essential Oils to Use with Caution