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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.383

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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Drawing of the sage plant, from Koehler's "Medicinal-Plants", 188782

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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Drawing of the tea-tree, from the 1790 book, "Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales" by John White78

Tea tree acne skin care products - how they work, and how to use them

The use of tea tree oil for acne has been studied and scientifically proven to reduce the occurrence and severity of acne, and it tends to do so with fewer side effects, when used correctly.

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Fresh basil leaves. Licensed under Creative Commons v.2. Original author can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pgoyette/201492949/72

Basil oil: the health and aromatherapy properties of basil essential oil

Basil, an herb which is used dried and fresh in many Italian and Mediterranean dishes, is very useful in its essential oil form. Extracted by steam from the ocimum basilicum plant, basil oil has had a...

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A field of lavender grown commerically at a lavender farm in Spain75

How to dry lavender yourself for use at home

There are many uses for dried lavender in and around the home, from pot-pourri through lavender bags to home remedies and treatments. It's easy to harvest and dry your own lavender to use in these various projects. This article explains how best to cut and dry lavender, and how to store it for later use.

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Rosewood trees growing wild81

Rosewood Oil: Health Benefits of Essential Oil of Rosewood

This mild oil, known as bois de rose, possesses a rich aroma and is used as an ingredient in expensive perfumes. Rosewood essential oil has a slightly spicy, floral smell, which is captivating and rather special. The oil is rich in linalool, a chemical used in fragrance industries, which helps give it the distinctive scent.

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A tea tree oil commercial plantation in Australia. This image is in the public domain.78

Tea tree skin care: using tea tree oil for treating burns, scrapes and injuries

Tea tree essential oil, which is taken from the paperbark tree of Australia, is an extremely powerful and effective essential oil against many kinds of infections, and it’s an excellent remedy for burns, scrapes, and other types of skin injuries.

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Clary sage in full flower. Photo (c) Kurt Stueber www.biolib.de licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0.68

Clary sage oil: the health and aromatherapy benefits of clary sage essential oil

Clary sage essential oil is taken from the leaves and flowers of the plant Salvia sclarea. This rather expensive oil may be worth the cost, as it has many healing properties and has been a valuable medicinal herb since the Middle Ages.

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A grapefruit cut in half, ready to be eaten. This image is in the public domain.69

Grapefruit essential oil - the health benefits and aromatherapy properties of grapefruit oil

The advantages, health benefits and aromatherapy properties of grapefruit essential oil.

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Large lumps of frankincense resin from the Yemen. Photo is in the public domain.90

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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