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Despite being extracted from the leaves rather than the flowers of the Geranium plant, geranium oil has a lovely aroma, making it a frequent choice in aromatherapy treatments. In fact, due to havin...

From alleviating the common cold, to bad breath, to heartburn, there are many uses of ginger. This everyday plant stem, found in nearly all kitchens, has extraordinary properties and health benefit...

You might be surprised to know that the tiny sesame seed packs a considerable amount of nutrients, from essential minerals and vitamins to protein and fibre. Native to India and Africa, the edible ...

Cedarwood oil is believed to be one of the oldest distilled essential oils. The oil is extracted from the wood of the cedarwood tree, of which there are four varieties: Himalayan cedarwood, Atlas c...

Tea tree oil is known and used all over the world for its antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Tea tree oil comes from the Melaleuca alternifolia which is a plant native to Australi...

Bergamot oil is perhaps most well known for its inclusion in black tea preparations; Earl Grey tea is black tea mixed with bergamot oil. Extracted from the bergamot orange plant, Citrus bergamia, b...

Ylang-ylang oil is extracted from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree, Canangaodorata, which is native to Indonesia, but now found in many Asian and South Pacific rainforests. Ylang-ylang oil has a...

Rosemary is probably most well known as a herb used in Mediterranean cuisine. It is particularly used in preparing meat dishes, as it is known to help digest lamb and other red meats. In fact, rose...

While drinking green tea is probably renown for its weight loss benefits, did you know that the topical application of green tea essential oil can also reduce fat and cellulite under the skin? Gree...