Vitamin D, the so-called sunshine vitamin, plays a vital role in the human body. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver as well as fat tissues. Different from other vitamins, the body makes its own Ds instead of relying on food sources. Let’s see how the mechanism work in the […]
Carrier oils such as olive oil are cold-pressed from the oily parts of the plants, including seeds, kernels, and fruits, whereas essential oils are extracted from the aromatic parts of the plants such as flowers and leaves which are not quite oily. In reality, extracting essential oils from plants is not so efficient, and the essential […]
The immune system is key to healthy living and to boost your immune system, you don’t need magic tricks! Undoubtedly, our antibodies are one of the best gifts of mother earth, and they work like a miracle. We only talk about our immune system when we get sick, but that’s not entirely fair. Our […]
Carrier oils also called base or fixed oils; they play a vital role in aromatherapy. Essential oils are so potent, and most often, they need dilution to use them safely. Although, this doesn’t mean that carrier oils’ only purpose is to dilute essential oils. That would be a false statement. They are highly nutritional and beneficial […]
Oil of Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) is one of the best aromatic oils due to its incredible antioxidant properties. This evergreen plant is called Rosmarinus Officinalis in Latin, and it means “the dew of the sea.” The oil is a steam distillation from the leaves and the flowers of rosemary. Rosemary plant is native to […]
A cough is a natural reflex of our body to clear airways from mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. It’s rarely a sign of anything serious. Nevertheless, it is a kind of condition that can significantly lower one’s life quality. A cough that lasts for less than three weeks is acute. Most coughing […]
About / Plant / Origin Peppermint Essential Oil comes from the steam distillation of the peppermint herb. Its botanical name is Mentha x Piperita since this is a hybrid mint from spearmint and watermint. Peppermint essential oil is another all-in-one kind of oil that can be used in a variety of ways to treat […]
Shannon Becker, PhD RA (Original Content Here) On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 – a virus that was first seen in the Chinese city of Wuhan and subsequently appeared in virtually every country in the world. The designation means that the epidemic of the virus and […]
About / Plant / Origin Lavender Essential Oil comes from the steam distillation of the Lavender leaves and flowers. Its botanical name is Lavandula Angustifolia or Lavandula Officinalis. Lavender essential oil is probably the most famous aromatic oil in the world of aromatherapy. That’s because of its great smell, a wide range of benefits […]
