Humans have long recognized the healing power and invigorating properties of lemon essential oil. Derived from lemon peels, this amazing essential oil packs a punch when it comes to disinfecting and rejuvenating.

Another oil that boasts the exceptional ability to fight cancer-causing free radicals, lemon oil is a favorite for adding to home cleaning products that disinfect and sanitize, and skincare recipes that cleanse, tighten, tone and repair the skin.

In the same way that lemon oil works for surface cleansing applications, you can diffuse it through the air of your home or office to purify the air and oxygenate the airways and lungs. Lemon oil cleanses toxins from the body as it fights bacteria and boosts energy levels.

The best thing about lemon oil is that it promotes clarity of thinking when inhaled. Lemon oil, like orange oil, is known to elevate mood and increase calm simultaneously. This results in a sharpening of the senses and increased alertness and feelings of well-being. Continue reading →

Nutmeg oil works as a natural analgesic, which means it relieves pain. So if you’re feeling tired and achy, you can breathe in nutmeg-oil infused air particles by way of your aromatherapy diffuser. This will help your nerves settle so that aches and pains go away.

Potassium-rich nutmeg oil also balances the blood pressure and dilates the blood vessels. This increases blood circulation so that your veins are able to pump blood more efficiently.

When your blood pressure is balanced and cardio-vascular system works properly, your body is better able to recover quickly from sickness, heal faster after injuries, and keep the immune system at its best for fighting germs, viruses and bacteria.

Nutmeg is naturally high in magnesium, which relaxes the nerves and helps them work in concert with the muscles so our bodies work better. Digestion is a great example of this. When your nerves are soothed and nourished, your body becomes primed to send signals to the muscles to pass food through the intestines and deliver nutrition to the blood while filtering out impurities. Continue reading →

Did you know that ginger oil is known to many people as the “empowerment oil” for the confident feelings that it is said to induce upon inhalation? This magical plant has been used for centuries in cooking and medicinal purposes.

Best known as a digestive aid, ginger root is a mainstay in many Asian and Indian recipes which contain meat or fish. Think of those little slices of pickled ginger served with your sushi meals at restaurants. Not only does ginger oil aid in digestion, but you can use it in a diffuser to alleviate nausea via inhalation.

In addition, ginger oil can be used for pain-relieving purposes as it is analgesic in nature. If you’re experiencing a headache that you’d like to cure quickly without resorting to over-the-counter painkillers, try a natural remedy that do more than just go to the site of the pain; it will return your entire body to a balanced state. Do some slow, mindful yoga while deeply inhaling your favorite essential oil blend of ginger and other essential oils that lift the spirits and calm the mind as they heal and restore. Continue reading →