Setting goals for 2021? Isn’t everyone? This year, if you want to make your 2021 dreams come true, then you need essential oils. Essential oils can act as your natural support system for every goal you have. If you’re so over 2020 and are ready to put this stink of a year behind you, then…

The benefits of grapefruit essential oil are extremely versatile and range from helping with sugar cravings to disinfecting surfaces. While the grapefruit’s actual fruit offers tons of health and wellness benefits, the oil extracted from the peel of the plant is where all the magic that we’re going to talk about today happens.  Properties: antioxidant,…

Peppermint has been used as a natural medicine for thousands of years throughout Rome, Greece, and Egypt for digestive disorders and other concerns. Today, we’re going to dive into the properties, uses, and benefits of peppermint essential oil – a much more potent form than just the leaf. As one of the most sought out…

Basil comes from the botanical family Lamiaceae and has been used for centuries, not only as a flavor enhancer in cooking but also as a natural remedy for various ailments.  Basil essential oil is extracted via steam distillation of leaves, stems, and flowers and can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. Its potent healing properties…

Wood oils are essential oils derived from the wood, leaves, branches, or resin of trees. Today, we’re talking about cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood, and black spruce. The benefits of wood oils range from supporting hair health to treating ADHD symptoms. Each oil has powerful properties that can aid in common issues and are especially good for…

Vetiver essential oil is popularly known as one of the most grounding oils– and it makes sense considering it belongs to the grass family, Gramineae.  While vetiver is largely praised for its sedative and calming effects, the benefits of vetiver essential oil make it a more versatile oil.  In this article, we’re going to talk…

The benefits of patchouli essential oil extend from enhancing mood to strengthening hair and fighting depression! The herb has been used for centuries in fragrances and perfumes, but you may be most familiar with its use in incense, insect repellents, and natural medicines. Or perhaps, the earthy scent of a stereotypical “hippy”.  Historically, Asian regions…

Nutmeg is the perfect flavor-enhancing spice for any dish or dessert. It’s warm and slightly nutty flavor makes it perfect for fall drinks and holiday treats. You’re probably most familiar with its ground form made from the tropical evergreen tree’s seeds, Myristica fragrans. It’s warm and slightly nutty flavor makes it perfect for fall drinks…

Fall is almost here, and we’re excited! I’ve been storing away all our summer swimwear and breaking out my favorite sweaters. I can’t wait for early evening walks in the crisp air and the sound of crunchy leaves. To really harness the autumn spirit and bring fall inside, I love these fall essential oil diffuser…

There are two primary types of cinnamon essential oil: cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil. Both oils offer a wide range of benefits due to cinnamon’s rich antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-diabetic, and anticancer properties. This multifaceted medicinal plant has even been reported to produce activities against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cardiovascular disease (1).    Its…