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The Chemistry of Essential Oils
An essential oil contains many chemical components which makes the oil of aromatic therapeutic value; learn the simple science and chemistry of essential oils.
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Allelopathic Plants: Lone Killers
Some plants just can't get along with other plants. In fact, they might just be out to kill their neighbors.
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CLEAVE to me on-ly wi-ith thy spi-ines....
Cleavers (Galium aparine)- overlooked or pulled out, it's actually a valuable healer!
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Photo Toxic Essential Oils
Some essential oils are photo toxic; defining photo sensitivity and establishing aromatic oils to use with care can help eliminate any potential misuse in aromatherapy.
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The Chamomiles
Ease tension, headache and indigestion naturally with German chamomile.
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Yarrow
Learn why this herb earned the nickname of "nosebleed."
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The Properties of Essential Oils
Essential oils used in aromatherapy are a complex make-up of many chemicals. However, all essential oils do share common beneficial properties.
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Amazing Artemisias
Artemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. This article discusses who Artemis is, how <I>Artemisias</I> grow, what they contain and their uses.
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Lovely Lovage
Lovage was once one of the most widely used herbs, both for medicinal use as well as being a culinary favorite. While it dropped out of favor as more powerful herbs were discovered, it is now experiencing a well-deserved resurgence in gardens and herbal medicine cabinets. It's easy to see why...
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Love that Lovage
Medicinal and culinary uses for this prolific herb.
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Therapeutic Value of Reishi
Reishi - the "10,000 year mushroom" - has been renowned for its medicinal properties for millennia. Research shows that its reputation may be well-deserved.
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Lavender
Lavender is so much more than just a prety shrub. Stressed out? Lavender tea will calm your nerves!
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Wild Foods for Wise Women
Boost your immunity and prevent cancer with dandelion, honeysuckle, clover and other ordinary weeds. This missing part of your diet may be in your own back yard!
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Yarrow
Used to relieve muscle pain, stomach cramps, infections, varicose veins, strengthen intuition. This is one versatile herb!
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