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MATERIA MEDICA – FENNEL

by Billie Nicholson | Mar 26, 2019 | essential oils, Materia Medica - Fennel

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare Common Name: Fennel Family: Umbelliferae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Saunph/Xiao Hui Xiang Parts Used: Seeds, Leaves, Roots Native Region: Indigenous to shores of Mediterranean, spreading east to India Geographic Distribution: It followed...

Uses of Lavender Essential Oils

by Billie Nicholson | Jun 10, 2017 | essential oils, Lavender

Lavender is one of the most used essential oils in the world. It has had a long history of use for over 2,500 years both medicinally and for religious purposes. Egyptians used it in mummification and as a perfume. Romans used it for bathing, cooking and for...

Ouch! How Do I Soothe a Sunburn?

by Billie Nicholson | Jun 10, 2017 | Aloe Vera, Cider vinegar, essential oils, Honey, Oatmeal, sunburn remedies

Getting to be outdoors in spring and summer cures everyone of the seasonal affective disorder (SAD) also known as winter depression. As we get to enjoy warm sunshine, clear skies and fun, games and even working outside, we need to be cautious to not over do exposure....

Essential Oils for Healing

by Billie Nicholson | May 3, 2017 | essential oils

If you have ever experienced the scent of a rosemary bush, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of an essential oil. Having been around for thousands of years, various cultures have used them for medicinal and health purposes. You will find them used in...

Natural Remedies to Add to Your First Aid Kit

by Paul Eident | Mar 7, 2014 | essential oils, First Aid, Preparedness

A first aid kit should contain more than just bandages and antiseptic creams. There are a variety of items in your kitchen cabinet and perhaps on your window ledge that can be added to first aid kits.* Aloe Vera is a member of the succulent family, related to cactus....