Certain ingredients in essential oils made from plants such as cloves, anise, fennel and ylang-ylang could serve as a natural treatment of lung and liver conditions caused by air pollution. This is according to Miriana Kfoury of the Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant, Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale in France and […]
How To Use Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is one of the most widely used essential oils in the world. Long heralded for its calming and soothing properties, it is also known as English Lavender or Common Lavender. Lavender essential oil is generally non-irritating to skin and is Generally Accepted As Safe. (GRAS.) However, there are some safety considerations when […]
Health Benefits of Peppermint
Touted for both its ability to soothe nauseous tummies and for its minty-sweet flavor, peppermint offers much healing potential in its flavorful leaves. Brewed as a tea, peppermint offers digestive benefits, and most of its discovered healing potential lies within its essential oil, which contains menthol and menthone, key bioactive components. Studies have found the […]
How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and even culinary applications. The cooling, tingly flavor and sensation of peppermint is appealing and soothing in many aspects. Peppermint essential oil is generally is Generally Accepted As Safe (GRAS) however, there are some safety considerations when using peppermint essential oil. How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil Healthy […]
Researchers Look to Essential Oils to Create Antibacterial Treatment
Many studies have found certain essential oils and constituents thereof to posses antibacterial properties even on strains of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. The real-life application of their use is still problematic, however, as many of the most potent essential oils will irritate skin and mucous membranes, not get to the site of infection, lack standardized […]