Basil (P, SS) Eases mental fatigue, stimulates poor memory and enhances alterness. beneficial as a digestive aid. relieves headache pain

Bergamot (SS, S) Great for nervous/depressed emotions. antiseptic for skin conditions regulates appetiteassists convalescence

Cedar, Himalayan (P, SS) A very calming oileases Bronchitis and respiratory ailmentscombats cellulite

Chamomile, Roman Aids skin conditions eases Migrainesrelieves Insomnia..soothing..anti-inflammatory use as a compress for ear-aches

Clary Sage (P) Avoid if Epileptic avoid alcohol, it may exaggerate the effects Produces vivid dreams eases Migraines balances female hormones.eases menstrual discomfort /PMS/ Menopause retards excessive Perspiration

Eucalyptus (P) Stimulatinganti-viral.. eases respiratory ailmentssoothes Sore Muscles and sunburn pain anti-bacterial properties inhibit spread of infection when used in a Diffuser

Frankincense Meditative.. tightens and tones skin anti-aging.. stimulates cell regeneration sooths and calms nerves treats Urinary Tract Infection.. anti-bacterial

Geranium, Rose Regenerates and rejujinates skin cells and tissue.. anti-cellulite.eases stress.. balances hormone problems during Menopause..relieves PMS

Ginger (SS) Relief from Arthritis pain, sprians, muscle aches and pains keeps sport muscles supple eases Motion Sickness, hangovers, jet lag sexual tonic  Read more...

Aromatherapy, sometimes also referred to as aromatic or scent medicine, is the art of healing the body using naturally distilled essences from different parts of plant to improve and enhance your everyday emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. These essences are known as Essential Oils.

What are Essential Oils?

These oils are the concentrated essences of the aromatic plant. They can be used as an analgesic (to alleviate pain), an anti-inflammatory (to reduce swelling), an anti-bacterial, an anti-fungal, an anti-viral (to prevent infections). Since scent stimlates the part of the brain that effects your emotions, Essential Oils can also sooth and calm.or energize and arouse.

These Essential Oils are highly concentrated and are measured in drops. They should be housed in dark colored air tight bottles in a cool area, out of direct light. Unless noted, they should not be applied directly to the skin, but instead placed in a Carrier Oil such as Almond oil, so as to avoid irritation.

How does aromatherapy work?  Read more...

Like it or not, homes can be full of bad smells, germs, and dirt. The first products people usually turn to are strong chemical solutions.

These aren’t particularly healthy, and can have unpleasant odors of their own. Perhaps a better type of product to reach for is essential oils.

Essential oils can be used for many different household problems. Tea tree and lavender oils are considered to be highly effective anti-bacterial essential oils. A few drops of either can be added to water to rinse any area you want to disinfect.

These can include sinks, countertops, and bathrooms. You can make an antiseptic spray by putting the water with essential oils in it into a spray bottle. Spray it around bathrooms, kitchens, and sickrooms.

Sometimes, you don’t mind so much using the chemical cleaners. You just want a fresher, more natural smell to linger when you finish. If this is the case, you can make a rinse to use following regular cleaning. To make the rinse, add four drops of any essential oils you like to a pint of water. Then, simply rinse the area with this after you have cleaned. You can use essential oils like pine, lavender, wintergreen, rosemary, orange, or any others you like.  Read more...

Creighton University Medical Center School of Medicine is out to determine if alternative therapies actually work. Aromatherapy has long been recognized for the treatment of minor ailments as well as the promotion of emotional stability. But how does it actually work? The Medical Center reports that while there is widespread use, there is still not much scientific evidence to support claims of the ability to treat these ailments.

What studies have been done? The school has tested the lavender, chamomile, marigold and peppermint essential oils in several studies to see if there was a reduction in the perception of pain. Placebo tests were also performed in these studies as well. The results showed that there positive effects through the use of the essential oils although they were not conclusive. Does that mean that essential oils do not work? Absolutely not! What the studies do show is that there are positive physiological effects when aromatherapy was used as a complementary form of treatment.  Read more...

by Corinne Friedman

The pure essences distilled from aromatic plants have been prized for their health-giving qualities for thousands of years. Using the beneficial properties of oils, you can treat common ailments, promote good health and emotional well-being, and enhance every aspect of your life. These potent, volatile essences are natures gift to mind, body, and spirit.

Essential Oils can evoke smell imagery; sometimes the smell of a certain aroma can instantly bring back memories of a childhood scene. Some scents can make us feel relaxed while others can make us feel energized and alivethis is the power of aroma.

For centuries it has been common knowledge that scents produce mental and physical responses. Using plant, flower, and spice essences for Beauty treatments (and to help with physical ailments) is common and has been practiced since ancient times.

Today, aromatherapy is moving out of the health alternatives and into the mainstream, such as in the workplace (to improve productivity, especially in the afternoon, when companies release Lemon or Peppermint through vent ducts – a great pick-me-up!). Airlines and hotels are also looking at aromatherapy as a jet-lag cure.  Read more...

As with any information presented on this page, please use all proper precautions in using these powerful aromatic essences, and consult a medical practitioner when in doubt. We are in no way responsible for misuse of the information presented herein.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Most frequently recommended for the treatment of athletes foot, Candida, in fact any sort of fungus. Tea Tree oil is an effective all round anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal oil. Many authorities recommend using Tea Tree neat (undiluted) but much recent evidence shows that it is actually more effective in a 2% dilution. I personally consider it much too harsh to use undiluted on the skin.

Tea Tree is the usually suggested aromatherapy remedy for Ringworm. If I were trying to treat this fungal infection Id go with a weak (ie 12 drops/ounce of carrier) dilution of Tea Tree in Jojoba Oil.

Myrrh Essential Oil Commiphora myrrha  Read more...

Please follow appropriate safety warnings. Many of the most effective oils are truly not safe for use on the skin and would do better in a nebulizing Diffuser. Also, please remember that all essential oils have some Antibacterial/ Antimicrobial effect, so oils may be chosen for other reasons and still be effective.

As with any information presented on this page, please use all proper precautions in using these powerful aromatic essences, and consult a medical practitioner when in doubt. We are in no way responsible for misuse of the information presented herein.

* Tea Tree esp. against Staph infections
* Manuka (staph & strep)
* Bay Laurel
* Thymes (I recommend Linalool)
* Bergamot
* Dalmatian Sage
* Lavender
* Eucalyptus
* Clove Bud
* Oregano
* Spike Lavender
* Lemon
* Niaouli
* Lemongrass
* Ravensara
* Pine
* Palma Rosa
* Cistus (E-Coli)
* Sweet Marjoram
* Peppermint
* Black Pepper
* Cassia
* Patchouli
* Cajeput
* Sandalwood (strep)  Read more...

Aromatherapy brings us the aromatic energy of living plants in the form of Essential Oils. These fragrances are a natural antidote to the emotionally debilitating effects of winter. Aromatherapy is supportive in the winter season of quiet regeneration. Winter Essential Oils cleanse and freshen air in homes closed tight against the cold weather.

Essential Oils for winter include woody, evergreen, citrus, spice and resin oils. Gingerbread and delicious spice cake come to mind with pungent Essential Oils such as Clove, Cinnamon, allspice, Ginger and Nutmeg. Fresh citrus oils including Bergamot, sweet Orange, Lemon and Tangerine recall memories of old fashioned citrus pomanders.

Warming oils include Orange, Black Pepper and Rosemary. Immune boosting oils are Tea-Tree, Lavender, Sandalwood and Bergamot. To ease congestion and fight infections use Tea-Tree, Pine, Eucalyptus and Lavender. Bergamot tea is useful for a Sore Throat and can be used as a gargle. Chamomile tea is very soothing and eases an upset stomach.

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)Bergamot is uplifting sweet with a fruity fragrance. Helpful for Depression. Refreshes a room. Avoid sunbathing and sunbeds when using this oil.  Read more...

There are those that believe that toxins can build up in the body and cause all sorts of illnesses and disease. It is also believed that these toxins will travel throughout the body and end up accumulating in the feet and toes.

The buildup of these toxins is thought to cause health conditions such as arthritis and Alzheimers disease. Alternative health practitioners believe that by removing the toxins you can remain healthy and have more energy.

Detox foot pads are the latest in alternative health treatments. These pads are applied to the soles of your feet at bedtime and the natural ingredients found in these pads will draw out the toxins in your body through the soles of your feet. Many people claim relief from joint pain and a more relaxing sleep while using these foot pads.

All detoxifying foot pads should contain all natural ingredients that are not harmful to your body. The ingredients found in the foot pads will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.  Read more...

Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils are some of nature’s greatest gifts to us for use in coping with the onslaught of deadly viruses, bacteria and devastating chronic diseases of today.

With new pandemics such as ‘bird flu‘ in the news, and reports that vaccines are ineffective against them, it is especially reassuring to know that the Creator made provisions to protect and care for those who look to nature for answers.

Here are just some of the reasons why you want to turn to Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils for today’s health challenges:

‘Essential Oils deliver high levels of oxygen and ozone to the cells, creating an oxygen-rich atmosphere in which pathogens cannot survive.

‘Essential Oils have powerful Antioxidant properties.

‘Essential Oils create a negative-ion environment in which pathogens cannot survive.

‘Virtually every Essential Oil is anti-bacterial, many are anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic.

‘A large number of Essential Oils such as Lemon and Mountain Savory are immuno-stimulators.

‘There are no known viruses or bacteria which have developed an immunity to Essential Oils through mutation.  Read more...

Mix together 1 ounce of chickweed (reduces inflammation and aids in healing), 1 ounce of wormwood (a great pain reliever), and 1 ounce of yarrow (an anti-bacterial agent that also helps to relieve pain).

Add the mixed herbs to 2 pints of olive oil and simmer 3 hours. Strain and add 3 ounces of beeswax and 1 Tsp of tincture of benzion.

Test for consistency before pouring into wide mouth containers.

Fill an empty spray bottle almost to the top with equal parts vinegar and water leaving enough room for 4 tbsps of lemon juice and 1 tbsp of tea tree oil.

Works better than chemical cleaners and it’s non-toxic!

Like it or not, homes can be full of bad smells, germs, and dirt. The first products people usually turn to are strong chemical solutions. These aren’t particularly healthy, and can have unpleasant odors of their own. Perhaps a better type of product to reach for is essential oils. Essential oils can be used for many different household problems. Tea tree and lavender oils are considered to be highly effective anti-bacterial essential oils. A few drops of either can be added to water to rinse any area you want to disinfect.

These can include sinks, countertops, and bathrooms. You can make an antiseptic spray by putting the water with essential oils in it into a spray bottle. Spray it around bathrooms, kitchens, and sickrooms.

Sometimes, you don’t mind so much using the chemical cleaners. You just want a fresher, more natural smell to linger when you finish. If this is the case, you can make a rinse to use following regular cleaning. To make the rinse, add four drops of any essential oils you like to a pint of water. Then, simply rinse the area with this after you have cleaned. You can use essential oils like pine, lavender, wintergreen, rosemary, orange, or any others you like.  Read more...

Creighton University Medical Center School of Medicine is out to determine if alternative therapies actually work. Aromatherapy has long been recognized for the treatment of minor ailments as well as the promotion of emotional stability. But how does it actually work? The Medical Center reports that while there is widespread use, there is still not much scientific evidence to support claims of the ability to treat these ailments.

What studies have been done? The school has tested the lavender, chamomile, marigold and peppermint essential oils in several studies to see if there was a reduction in the perception of pain. Placebo tests were also performed in these studies as well. The results showed that there positive effects through the use of the essential oils although they were not conclusive. Does that mean that essential oils do not work? Absolutely not! What the studies do show is that there are positive physiological effects when aromatherapy was used as a complementary form of treatment.  Read more...

Manicures and pedicures have become a common luxury among Americans. Not just for women either; it isn’t surprising to see a male having his feet pampered at the local nail salon. It’s a treat available even to those on a budget, as it’s easy to create your own makeshift spa in the comfort of your own home and create amazing manicures and pedicures. However, if you plan to head out to your favorite salon or spa for your next manicure and pedicure, there are a few things you should be aware of before dipping your feet into the pedicure whirlpool.

First and foremost, it’s a fact that not all nail salons and spas are created equal. They may look the same on the inside or outside, have employees with the same salary, and charge the same prices, but there are major differences. Think of the restaurants in your town – at least one of them probably has (or has had) a failing health inspection score that you’re blissfully unaware of as you scarf down that plate of spaghetti you’ve eaten many times before. Well, the same holds true with nails salons and spas. You won’t catch salmonella or see a health inspection score posted when you walk in, but there are standards that these places must hold up in order to safely serve their clients.  Read more...