Our sense of smell is closely linked to a part of our brain that is responsible for our memories, so any aroma may provoke a memory with just one tiny sniff. Inhaling a citrus aroma inevitably makes you think of sunny days and will often bring a smile to your face! Lime, citrus aurantifolia, is…
Frankincense essential oil is one of my favourites. Aromatically it has a slight medicinal aroma with a warm undertone but can also seem spicy and even fruity. I love its ability to calm yet uplift you, as well as being a wonderful skin tonic. So what is Frankincense, and what are the other benefits of…
Wonderfully uplifting and fresh, with a sharp yet sweet lemony aroma, Lemongrass is the perfect essential oil to help you transition into the Spring season. So, where does it come from, and what are the benefits of Lemongrass essential oil? Origin & History Lemongrass essential oil comes from a fast-growing, aromatic grass that can reach…
Lavender is probably the most popular of all the essential oils used in Aromatherapy. With its easily recognisable green/grey leaves, wonderful long stems, purple ‘nut-like’ shaped flowers and famous floral fragrance. The most commonly used variety of Lavender is Lavandula angustifolia which has a synonym of Lavandula officinalis. There are, however, over 40 different varieties…
I am delighted to be writing about Neroli as our essential oil of the month, as it is my favourite essential oil! Neroli’s aroma is described as sweet, floral and creamy, and it’s all those and more. When I smell it, I feel a sense of sunshine, gentle warmth and expanding heart energy. It has…
Lemon, Citrus limonum like all citrus essential oils, it has an uplifting quality and strong associations with sunshine, something we all need in January! But what is Lemon essential oil good for? Origins and History All the citrus family, the Rutaceae, are recognised to have originated in Asia. Lemon is not believed to have been…
Are you having stressful dreams that leave you anxious and agitated in the morning? In this article, we explain more about the likely causes of these dreams and we talk to aromatherapist Simone about how we can work with essential oils to help prevent these dreams, but also what to do if we do have…
For our essential oil highlight this month, we take a close look at Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha. Steam distilled from the resin of the small thorny Myrrh tree, which is native to Somalia, Oman, Yemen and parts of Saudi Arabia. It has strong associations with ancient religions and is mentioned in the Christian Bible as one…
Do you track your menstrual cycle? Are you aware of the changes that your body goes through every month? Are you in perimenopause and trying to cope with the transition? Or are you starting this journey as your body develops through puberty? Did you know that whatever stage of your hormonal journey you are at,…
Jasmine, Jasminum officinale is a heady, floral and exotic oil. I am fortunate enough to have a Jasmine plant in my garden, and I love to sit on a summer’s evening and inhale the floral notes as they drift around on the breeze. However, Jasmine is an Absolute, not officially an essential oil. But what…