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Aromatherapy / Essential Oils / Scents

Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses volatile oils from plants, known as essential oils, to affect someone's mood and health.



Orange Essential Oil
Find out about the health benefits of orange essential oil.


Find out about essential oils that may help to lift your mood.

Aromatherapy Diffusers
What are aromatherapy diffusers? Here is a brief definition of aromatherapy diffusers.

Carrier Oils
What are carrier oils? Here is a brief definition.

Essential Oil
What is an essential oil? Here is a definition of essential oils.

Safe Use of Essential Oils
Learn tips to ensure that you're using essential oils and aromatherapy safely.



Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses the medicinal properties of the essential oils of plants and herbs. Information about how aromatherapy works, conditions treated, and types of home treatments.

Aromatherapy Massage
What is aromatherapy massage? How is it different from regular massage? Why do people get aromatherapy massage?

Aromatherapy During Pregnancy and Birth
Using aromatherapy for pregnancy and birth is also an age old process. Aromatherapy is usually done to relieve tension and promote relaxation. Find out about the most frequently used scents.

Aromatherapy with Jasmine

What is Helichrysum Essential Oil?
An aromatherapy remedy sourced from a plant in the sunflower family, helichrysum essential oil shows promise for fighting off infection.

What is Bergamot Essential Oil?
Sourced from the peel of a citrus fruit and widely used in aromatherapy, bergamot essential oil may help relax your body and mind.

What is Rose Essential Oil?
Studies show that aromatherapy involving rose essential oil may help lower your stress levels, as well as enhance mood and ease cramps.

What is Rosemary Essential Oil?
An aromatherapy remedy shown to boost mood, rosemary essential oil may help lessen stress and ease anxiety.

What is Lemon Essential Oil?
Widely used in aromatherapy, lemon essential oil may help enhance your mood and ease your stress.

What is Jojoba?
Rich in fatty acids, jojoba may help soothe your skin and fight acne.

What is Sandalwood Essential Oil?
With its sweet, woodsy aroma, sandalwood essential oil may help alleviate anxiety and help you sleep easier.

What is Lemongrass Essential Oil?
A popular aromatherapy remedy, lemongrass essential oil may help keep anxiety at bay.

What is Patchouli Essential Oil?
Often used as an ingredient in perfume, patchouli essential oil may help you wind down and sleep more soundly.

What is Ylang Ylang Essential Oil?
Studies show that ylang ylang essential oil may help soothe stress and control blood pressure.

What is Cinnamon Essential Oil?
Get the lowdown on cinnamon essential oil, an aromatherapy remedy said to fight fatigue and ease pain.

What is Frankincense Essential Oil?
Get the lowdown on frankincense essential oil, an aromatherapy remedy said to soothe stress.

What is Grapefruit Essential Oil?
Learn all about grapefruit essential oil, an aromatherapy remedy said to boost your energy and lift your mood.

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