Why botanical names of plants and essential oils matter. Knowing the family and genus also gives us a hint to the specific plant’s therapeutic properties. For example, pines are warming and antiseptic, and they are notable in their support to the muscular and respiratory systems. Knowing what the specific plant species is tells you what specific and unique properties that plant has – perhaps attributes that other plants in the family or genus do not possess.

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The Image of Aromatherapy  When people think of aromatherapy, they think of relaxation and stress relief. There’s a good reason for that. Some common aromatic essential oils, the basic aromatherapy ingredient, possess healing properties that promote relaxation and stress relief. Lavender often comes to mind. Marjoram, a common culinary herb, is another less expensive but […]

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Are you tired of being tired? Do you struggle with getting to sleep? Do you have difficulty falling asleep when you awake in the middle of the night? Do you need a regular sleep schedule? The Importance of a Regular Sleep Schedule For most people establishing a regular good sleep schedule is not hard once […]

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