Essential oils contain powerful chemical components. Before modern day medicine plants and herbs were frequently used for healing physical and mental aliments. Lavender, Lemon and Clove were popular choices to use for their antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Rosemary, Juniper and Frankincense were regularly burned for purification and incense purposes. There is a considerable amount of scientific research supporting the ability of essential oils to deter a wide range of bacterial, fungal, viral and/or other disease-causing microorganisms through either diffusing oils or applying them topically with the use of a carrier oil. Essential oils are still used in this way today, though western medicine is most definitely top of the medicine chain in most countries and cultures across the globe....
Like all citrus species, Lemon trees are evergreen and produce several crops of fruit a year. Lemon is known as a cure-all oil, especially when it comes to fevers and viral infections. Lemon is actually one of the ingredients used by the 'Four Thieves' during the Black Death in 1413 to protect them against contracting the deadly disease. The aroma of Lemon is zesty, light and uplifting. It's a powerful motivator and blends well with most other essential oils, especially Juniper, Myrtle, Lavender and Cedarwood. Fruit feature Evergreen tree with yellow fruit. Part of the fruit used for essential oil The fruits peel is full of tiny sacs that contain the essential oil. Extraction method Cold-pressed Safety Lemon is photo...
One of the most well known essential oils, Lavender is originally native to the region of the southern Mediterranean, but is now found in much of Western Europe and Pacific Northwest. There are many types and variations of lavender, the most common known as Lavendula augustifolia. The essential oil has a clean, refreshing aroma with subtle sweetness notes. Plant feature Shrub with purple or whitish flowers Part of the plant used for essential oil Flowering stalks Extraction method Steam distillation Safety Lavender is non toxic, non irritating and safe for all skin types. Chakra associated with Lavender Crown Crystals associated with Lavender Amethyst, Ametrine, Angelite, Clear Quartz, Green Moss, Hemimorphite, Kambab Jasper and Turquoise. Mind and spirit Lavender is great for meditation. It...
 Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their medicinal and healing properties and their ability to heal an array of issues. Did you know most essential oils are anti bacterial and many are also anti microbial, anti fungal, anti viral and anti septic, which means these oils really are a must for your first aid box.  Here are my top three essential oils to keep in your first aid box:  TEA TREE  (Melaleuca alterifolia) Image Source  Native to Australia, this tree was first discovered by Captain Cook's sailors in the 18th century. They brewed a tea with its leaves to fight scurvy, hence the plant's common name. Research has proved that Tea Tree has powerful...
The second trimester - also known as the honeymoon phase of Pregnancy. This trimester begins at 14 weeks and at this point a lot of the first trimester symptoms ‘should’ start to ease and/or disappear. This trimester will also see a lovely little bump begins to show. You’ll begin to feel baby's movements and hopefully gain some energy back. For me, I began to feel more human again around 14 weeks. Nausea began to fade and my energy levels began to perk up a little, although I was still very much ready for bed by 9pm! This trimester sees a lot of physical changes happen. Firstly, breasts and bump start growing and pre-pregnancy clothes start to feel a little uncomfortable....
