| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Anise Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| The term "anise" can refer either to aniseed, a small annual that's native to Greece, or to star anise, a large evergreen tree found throughout southeastern Asia. (There's also a related species, Japanese anise, but it's rarely seen in the US.) |
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Lavender Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| All of the essential oils, lavender is easily the most popular both in usage and in sales. Whether it's being added to skin care products, tucked into freshly laundered linens or dabbed onto a minor wound, lavender is truly an all-purpose oil. |
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Orange Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Believed to be native to southwestern China, the sweet orange, or Citrus sinenses, is smaller than its botanical cousin, the bitter orange. About 500 years ago the fruit was introduced to Europe and the Americas where it's now widely cultivated. |
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Clary Sage Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Sometimes called muscatel sage, clary sage is a small perennial cultivated throughout Europe and Asia. It's thought that the term "clary" is an adulteration of the phrase "clear eye" because clary sage was once a common treatment for excess mucus of the eye. |
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Of the more than 600 species of eucalyptus currently identified, fewer than 4% are farmed for herbal or aromatherapy uses. The 3 species readily available in the US are Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata and Eucalyptus citriadora. |
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Tea Tree Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Native to the eastern coastal area of Australia, Melaleuca alternifolia, or tea tree, is a small tree found in warm swampy areas. Today, most tea tree is grown in commercial nursery operations. |
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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Often referred to as "poor man's jasmine", ylang ylang is the essential oil produced by the flower of the Cananga odorata, a huge evergreen tree native to southeastern Asia. |
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Patchouli Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Native to Asia, Patchouli is now grown in tropical areas around the globe. Though several species of this perennial shrub are cultivated for the perfume and scent industries, the species Pogostemon cablin is regarded as the species producing the highest quality essential oil. |
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Rosemary Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Rosemary is a small evergreen shrub indigenous to the Mediterranean. One of the best known herbs, rosemary has been used medicinally since ancient times. In some cultures, rosemary was burned to clear the air and evidence shows that it was also apparently used in some embalming procedures. |
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Peppermint Essential Oil in Aromatherapy by Lisa Barger |
Topic: Essential Oils |
| Peppermint is a small perennial herb native to southern Europe and brought to the US in the early 1800s. Peppermint is now grown throughout the world although the US is currently the world's largest producer of peppermint essential oil. |
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