Laurel sprouts in creamy yellow flowers with large, smooth, dark oval leaves that have been used as a spice (bay leaves) in different parts of the world. Besides its culinary properties, its essential oil is accented with fresh, spicy scents that remind you of a combination of clove, cinnamon and pepper. Along with these [...]

  As a lover of peppermint oil, I can attest to its invigorating attributes. Its strong, fresh, minty scent leaves your head clear and your body feeling very relaxed. Peppermint essential oil is claimed to be one of the most effective oils used in stimulating senses and unwinding the body although its benefits transcend these [...]

  Valentine’s Day may have passed, but you don’t have to use that as an excuse to deprive yourself of the rich, sensual aroma of roses. This rich and sweet, yet spicy fragranced “flower of love,” is not only reserved for romantic moments and other celebratory events; it goes as far as soothing our bodies. [...]

  Orange oil? Some of you may be nodding and others are most likely making faces at the thought. Well, this sweet, citrus fragranced fruit goes beyond providing your body with vitamin C; its sometimes-pungent aroma works well for the senses and skin. If this is a scent you adore, read on to learn of [...]

  At the mention of frankincense, the rather familiar story of three magi carrying gifts to the baby Jesus comes to mind. This essential oil’s religious association also dates back to Egyptian times, when it was supposedly presented to their gods in the hopes of ousting evil spirits. Egyptians were believed to have used frankincense [...]

  Its delicate scent is tinted with an erotic and exotic smell, close to being compared to a narcotic. This powerfully sweet and enduring fragrance has been used in many perfumes for ages and its flowers are worn by women in Southern and Southeast Asia for fashion. Some religions even consider Jasmine to be a [...]

  The first occurring thought at the mention of lavender is usually the color purple. Its clean fresh smell moves beyond stimulating our senses and filling the air with pleasant aromatic scents. Ancient Greeks and Romans used to treasure lavender for its cleansing features, and it was found mostly in their scented soaps and baths. [...]

  Black pepper is commonly known for its function as a food spice but what people don’t know is the wonders its aromatic oil can do for their bodies. Chinese and Ayurvedic doctors who deal with healthy living and therapeutic measures relating to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony use this vine to cure diseases [...]

  Most women struggle with the problem of not so perfect skin. We buy all sorts of facial products that promise to deliver clearer and more beautiful complexion, but majority of the times, all we’re left with are lighter pocket books and/or occasional allergic reaction. Topical treatments are great, but we also need to pay [...]

  Alright, alright, so the name is bit interesting, but you can take out a pen and write it down because this essential herbal oil does wonders to your system. With Africa and Australia as its native homes, Helichrysum thrives in hot, dry climates with abundant sunlight. This daisy-looking plant used to be recommended by [...]