Essential Oils

Mentha arvensis (a species of mint) goes by many names including podina, pudina, yerba buena, corn mint, field mint, Japanese mint, and wild mint. These names differ mainly according to cultures and languages. The one thing that remains constant across cultures and...

Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus) is another scent that you would be familiar with if you were a fan of Southeast Asian cuisines. As its name suggests, lemongrass essential oil shares the scent of lemon essential oil: fresh and citrusy. However,...

Nicknamed “liquid sunshine”, lemon essential oil’s (or Citrus limon) fresh and tangy aroma is one that most of us are familiar with or, at least, can easily recognize.   From exfoliating skin, promoting positive mood, and disinfecting the house to repelling...

Classic, familiar, and beloved — lavender essential oil is, undoubtedly, one of the most (if not the most) well-known essential oils. Used for thousands of years by even the ancient Egyptians and Romans, lavender essential oil is what crosses most people’s mind when...

If you are familiar with Southeast Asian cuisines, you are likely also already familiar with the flavor and aroma of kaffir lime essential oil. Tart yet sweet and uplifting, kaffir lime essential oil (Citrus hystrix) is not as commonly used in aromatherapy as other...

Woodsy, sweet, crisp, and with a lovely fruity note, there is no doubt that juniper berry essential oil (Juniperus communis) has a very appealing scent. However, there is so much more to this impressive essential oil with its many versatile uses than its amazing...