Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) grows all over the Mediterranean countries. The name of the herb comes from the Greek word thymon that means courage. Roman soldiers used to bathe in thyme water to gain strength and courage. In Scotland, thyme tea was drunk for the same reasons, and also to keep nightmares away. The ancient Egyptians […]
How to Use Essential Oils to Relieve Aches and Pains
Whether your muscles are aching from exercise, from working in the garden, from lifting heavy objects or because of a poor posture, aromatherapy offers effective, gentle and natural remedies to relieve muscular aches and pains. A massage is always the best way to ease muscle tension and to get rid of back and neck aches […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has been used for centuries in healing and in cooking, and in religious rituals. This popular herb has a wide range of uses as a herbal home remedy and also in natural beauty products. Facts and Legends about Rosemary Traces of rosemary have been found in tombs that date back to ancient […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Basil
I love basil in tomato salad, with olive oil, in tomato and mozzarella sandwiches, in pasta, in pesto and in most foods, but this popular cooking herb also comes with healing properties. Basil gets its name from the Greek word for “king”: basileum. Different varieties of basil grow around the world. Tulsi: Indian Holy Basil […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Mint
This spring, I am on a mission to plant a herb garden. The more I read about herbs, the more fascinated I am about the healing properties of so many ordinary herbs, and about how many ways there are to use culinary herbs as herbal home remedies. First in my new series about herbs: mint […]
Orange Blossom and Orange Essential Oil
The orange tree gives us three different essential oils. Orange essential oil comes from the orange fruit, Neroli essential oil (Orange Blossom) comes from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, and Petitgrain essential oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree. Of the three oils Neroli is by far the most […]
3 Ways to Use Eucalyptus Oil at Home
If you love this post don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Pinterest for the latest tips and tricks. Eucalyptus is one of the most popular essential oils and most people recognize its refreshing and medicinal scent from cold remedies or bath salts. Eucalyptus essential oil is a good home remedy […]
Aromatherapy for Children: Safety Tips
Are essential oils safe for children? Yes and no: some essential oils can be used on children, and a few are suitable for babies too, but you’ll need to take certain precautions and only use safe oils in safe amounts. How Aromatherapy Can Help Children Children and babies enjoy massage (even if you’re not a […]
How to Use Essential Oils Safely
Essential oils make great natural home remedies, but just because they are natural does not mean they are always safe. Essential oils are very concentrated and powerful and should be used with caution. Here are 5 safety tips for using essential oils at home. 1. Do not take essential oils internally. Even a tiny amount […]
How to Buy Essential Oils
Essential oils are good home remedies, great ingredients in homemade beauty products and excellent natural perfumes.
How to Do a Steam Inhalation with Essential Oils
A steam inhalation is one of the best home remedies for cold and for coughs and an effective sinus infection home remedy. Steam inhalations can also to relieve sore throats and catarrh.
Tips for Using Essential Oils in the Bath
A bath with essential oils is an easy and safe home remedy for stress, for sleeplessness, for colds and flu’s and for muscle aches and pains.
