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Illustration of bergamot leaves and oranges from Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 188786

Bergamot oil: the health and aromatherapy benefits of Bergamot essential oil

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Large lumps of frankincense resin from the Yemen. Photo is in the public domain.79

The mental and physical benefits of frankincense essential oil

Frankincense is often best known for its historical appreciations; most notably, the Wise Men offered frankincense to Jesus after his birth, as the frankincense herb was considered to be of great value and quality - a gift fit for a King. But it also has medical and aromatherapy benefits and uses.

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Pine trees growing in a pine wood.81

Essential Oil of Pine: Uses and Benefits of Pine Oil

Anyone familiar with the outdoors will easily identify the sweet, woodsy scent of pine trees. The most common use for many people of pine trees is as Christmas trees or decorations during Christmas, but did...

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A botanical drawing of the black pepper plant and seeds, from 1832.80

Black Pepper oil: the aromatherapy and health benefits of black pepper essential oil

Pepper was once considered a precious commodity; it was so valuable that the ancient Turks taxed it heavily, and the French, Dutch, and Portuguese even went to war over it. Black pepper oil is an excellent remedy for many skin conditions, including chilblains and dermatitis

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Picked jasmine flowers. This image is in the public domain.81

Jasmine essential oil - the aromatherapy and health properties of jasmine oil

This article is about the history and origins, aromatherapy benefits, health properties and other uses of jasmine essential oil, together with some details of how to use it, and contra-indications.

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Peppermint leaves on a planted, growin peppermint plant, outdoors.82

Peppermint Essential Oil: Uses and Benefits

Believe it or not, humans have been using peppermint plant oil for almost ten thousand years….and peppermint, which is a hybrid of two plants, has therefore been referred to as the “world’s oldest medicine.”

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Drawing of the sage plant, from Koehler's "Medicinal-Plants", 188777

Sage essential oil: uses and benefits

Sage has remained a popular herb throughout the centuries due to its association with wisdom and longevity and its many health benefits. As well as herbal uses, sage oil is found in aromatherapy products, and has distinct advantages. This article sets out the pleasures, health benefits, and aromatherapy pleasures of sage essential oil.

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Illustrated diagram of fennel, from Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887. Image in public domain.79

The Wonders of Fennel Essential Oil

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Botanical drawing of cloves and the clove plant, from Köhler 1887 book on medicinal plants.78

Clove oil: the health and aromatherapy benefits of clove essential oil

This article is about the history and modern-day use of cloves, in cookery, medicine, and aromatherapy.

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Juniper berries growing on a tree. Quadell at the English language Wikipedia, the copyright holder of this work, has published it under Creative Commons v.378

Juniper oil: aromatherapy, health benefits and uses of juniper essential oil

Juniper essential oil, derived from the Latin name juniperus communis, is naturally extracted from the berries of the juniper plant. Juniper oil is commonly described as emitting a fruity, warm, and woody aroma, and people use this oil for an array of health, well-being, and beauty benefits. It is also used extensively in aromatherapy massage and aromatherapy products, for its relaxing and stress-relieving properties.

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