Jasmine flowers have been a part of many cultures for their pleasing fragrance. Jasmine essential oil is a favorite ingredient for cosmetics, soaps, and lotions. But it's charm doesn't stop there. Jasmine oil is packed with multiple health benefits for...
Cypress has been on Earth for millions of years. Aside from its woody aroma that promotes relaxation, it also has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties listed among its many health benefits. Photo by Andres Victorero from iStock Cypress essential oil is...
Apart from being a popular garnish to iconic drinks, lime is also loaded with nutritional values. Lime essential oil's energizing aroma as well as its purifying and cleansing properties are nature's gift to the mind and body. Photo by Valerie...
Clary sage is one of the world's most useful oil especially in aromatherapy. But aside from its popular herbaceous floral scent, it also provides a myriad of benefits to the mind, health, and body. The Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is...
Sandalwood is one of the highly valued plants since the prehistoric ages. Not only are they commercially important, but these shrubs are also culturally significant. Sandalwood essential oil is used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and for its medicinal values. Sandalwood...
Earl Grey tea has been a favorite among many, thanks to bergamot, which is its chief flavoring agent. Bergamot essential oil is also known to help cleanse and purify, uplift, and calm the mood at the same time, and its...
Peppermint oil has been traditionally used to treat countless illnesses. Peppermint essential oil’s calming effect had been used against depression-related anxiety, indigestion, and even the common cold. Its minty flavor is a favorite, especially during the Christmas holidays. Photo by...
Patchouli essential oil’s intoxicating scent has been long used to overpower or mask unwanted odors. It was a famous scent during the hippy era and in the perfume industry. But this oil is beloved not just because of its aroma...
Vetiver may seem like your common grass, but this plant possesses several therapeutic benefits. Aside from being an ingredient to some of the famous perfume brands in the market, vetiver essential oil also has shown insecticidal, antioxidant, and anticancer activities....
