Frankincense – So Close to my Heart Also known as Olibanum, frankincense essential oil is extracted via steam distillation of the resin, which is harvested by making cuts to the stem of the Frankincense tree and allowing the liquid that oozes out to dry (and turn into what is known as the frankincense resin). […]
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Top 15 Essential Oils to Build Immune System Function
Our immune system is nothing short of miraculous, always on standby to defend our bodies from intruding foreign particles and microbes. The immune system is our defender, protector and guardian, unleashing its troop of white blood cells within minutes of detecting a foreign body, engulfing the culprits and expelling them via mucous and other body […]
7 Powerful Essential Oils for Joint Inflammation
Did you know that according to statistics from 2012 about 52.5 million people in the US alone are diagnosed with joint inflammation? (1) This painful condition affects about 27.2 percent of the adult population. In this article, we shall explore how to naturally treat and get relief using Nature’s own gift, essential oils. What is […]
10 Effective Essential Oils for Bad Breath
Got bad breath? You’re not alone. Over 50% of the population is said to suffer from bad breath, known as halitosis in medical terms. If you’re the sort of person who brushes twice daily or even every after a meal, uses mouthwash and even keeps a mouth spray in his/her bag but STILL has bad […]
Using Oregano Essential Oil for Toenail Fungus | A Natural Treatment
Toenail fungus, known as onychomycosis in medical terms, is an infection under the toenail caused by fungi. Though it is common among older people, anyone can get a toenail fungus infection especially after walking barefoot in a public changing room, swimming pool area, showers or other warm damp places in which fungi thrive. Toenail fungus […]