Rose
Most of the rose oil used in aromatherapy is produced from 2 types of rose. Rose oil is expensive but you only need to use a little of this complex oil to reap the benefits. Read More →
Clary Sage
Clary sage is known as “clear eye” and was used in medieval times for cleaning foreign bodies from the eyes. It remains popular in aromatherapy because of its gentle action and pleasant nutty fragrance. It blends well with lavender, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, citrus oils such as lemon, orange, and bergamot, geranium, ylang ylang, juniper, and coriander. Read More →
Neroli – Orange Blossom
The blossoms of the bitter orange tree yield this oil, which has an exquisite fresh floral fragrance. Blends well with lavender, lemon, bergamot, rosemary, rose, ylang ylang, chamomile, geranium, and benzoin. Read More →
Chamomile
Chamomile is a wild plant with small daisy-like flowers. It is the flowers that are the most often used for therapeutic purposes. Chamomile is an aromatic plant and it was used as a strewing herb in the Middle Ages. It also has a long history of use as a physical and emotional soother. It is one of the most gentle essential oils available and particularly suitable for treating children. Massage can soothe fretful or colicky babies and the diluted oil can be rubbed into the cheek to relieve teething pain. Of the many varieties of chamomile available, Roman chamomile is one of the most commonly used in aromatherapy. Read More →
Lavender
Lavender is the most versatile, best loved, and most widely therapeutic of all essential oils. Both the flowers and leaves are highly aromatic, but only the flowers are used to make essential oil. It blends well with florals such as rose, geranium, ylang ylang, chamomile, jasmine, citrus oils such as orange, lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit, rosemary, marjoram, patchouli, clary, sage, cedarwood, close, and tea tree. Read More →
Zinc
Zinc is one of the most important trace elements in our diet and it is required for more than 200 enzyme activities within the body. It is the principal protector of the immune system and is crucial for regulating our genetic information. Zinc is also vital for the structure and function of cell membranes. Zinc is an antioxidant and can help detoxify the body. A zinc deficiency can cause growth failure, infertility, impotence, and, in some cases, an impaired sense of taste. Eczema is commonly linked to zinc deficiency and a weakened immune system and poor ability to heal may also indicate deficiency. Offal, meat, mushroom, oysters, eggs, wholegrain products, and brewer’s yeast are your best sources. Read More →
Folic Acid – Vitamin B9
Folic acid is also a water soluble vitamin that forms part of the B-complex family. It is also known as vitamin Bc or B9. Low levels of folic acid may lead to anemia. Folic acid is essential for the division of body cells and it is also necessary for the utilization of sugar and amino acids. Folic acids can prevent certain types of cancer and birth defects and is helpful in the treatment of heart disease. Most folic acid deficiency is the result of a poor diet because it is abundant in foods such as leafy green vegetables, yeast, and liver. Read More →
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is water soluble, which means it is not stored by the body and we need to ensure that we get adequate amounts in our daily diet. More people take vitamin C than any other supplement and yet, studies show that a large percentage of the population have vitamin C deficiencies. Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and it is one of the most versatile of the vitamins we need to sustain life. It is one of the antioxidant vitamin and is believed to boost immunity and to fight cancer and infection. Rosehips, blackcurrants, broccoli, citrus fruits, and all fresh fruits and vegetables are your best source of vitamin C. A person should consume at least 60mg per day as it is the minimum necessary for health but more is necessary for smokers – 25mg is depleted with every cigarette – and people who are under stress, taking antibiotics, suffering from an infection, drink heavily, as well as after an accident or injury. Read More →
Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep or the disturbance of normal sleep patterns. Did you know that sleeplessness is a natural feature of aging? According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 40 million Americans are not getting enough sleep, with roughly 60% of adults experiencing sleep problems a few nights a week. Insomnia is often caused by worry, emotional stress, and exhaustion. Pain, excess caffeine, alcohol and drugs, and food allergies can also be factors leading to insomnia. Insomnia can also be a sign of depression. Read More →
Vitamin B – Boron
Boron is a trace mineral found in most plants and it is essential in human health. Boron added to the diet of post-menopausal women prevents calcium loss and bone demineralization. It is also claimed that boron will raise testosterone levels and build muscle on men. Therefore, boron is often used by athletes and bodybuilders. Boron is found in most fruits and vegetables and does not appear in mean and meat products. Boron supplements are usually taken in the form of sodium borate. Root vegetables grown in soil that is rich in boron such as potatoes, parsnips, and carrots are your best source. 3 mg is suggested to be taken daily to prevent osteoporosis. Read More →