The Eucalyptus tree may conjure up images of the cuddly Koala bear, which subsists on a diet of eucalyptus leaves, but in fact eucalyptus oil has many and varied use related to medicinal, curative therapeutic, and hygienic applications.Some of the common medicinal and therapeutic uses of eucalyptus oil are:Eucalyptus has antibacterial properties which act on [...]

Lavender essential oil contains up to 40% linalyl acetate and 30% linalol. Linalol is a terpene alcohol that is non-toxic to the human organism, yet naturally germicidal. Linalyl acetate has a pleasant, sweet fruity-floral aroma. The combination of antimicrobial and sweetness is the key to lavender’s effectiveness in cosmetic and aromatherapy preparations.Lavender oil has been [...]

Lavender oil has long been valued not only for its fresh, sweet smell, but also for its therapeutic properties. Its history goes back at least as far as the Roman Empire where lavender was used to freshen the wash water and the oil was used to treat battle wounds. In modern times lavender oil has [...]

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the skin also known as tinea pedis. The fungus thrives in warm, damp environments, such as the locker rooms, health clubs, public showers, and indoor swimming pools.Treat athlete’s foot using garlic – Either crush or blend a couple cloves of garlic. Then rub it into the skin [...]

Eucalyptus oil is a popular insect repellent, skin treatment and aromatherapy oil. Using eucalyptus oil wisely and with caution is important since it is a potent remedy that can produce sever side effects when used excessively or in combination with the wrong drugs. By knowing the potential hazards linked to improper use of eucalyptus oil [...]