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Aromatherapy is a field of study that looks into how essential oils interact and affect our body systems. It belongs to the broader field of herbal medicine. The term was first coined in France due to an accidental discovery of the wound healing properties of lavender essential oil. Later, many scientists like Dr. Hall, Madame Maury and Cuthbert developed this field of study further.  Today, essential oils are widely popular for their numerous benefits and globalisation has introduced us to more oils than we knew before. There are hundreds of oils available at our fingertips from all over the world....

In the realm of aromatherapy, vanilla essential oil is treasured for its sweet and luxurious scent. But it has much more to offer than just an excellent aroma. Vanilla oil has a great deal of benefits and uses too. This article uncovers all that and more.  What Is Vanilla Essential Oil? Vanilla essential oils is a dark-coloured oil with a rich, balsamic, and sweet smell. It is obtained from vanilla planifolia which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. Vanilla planifolia is a herbaceous vine and bears lovely white flowers. It can grow up to 80 feet long. The fruits, also known...

Absolute Oil vs Essential Oil Two names in the world of aromatherapy and natural apothecary have been creating confusion - essential oil and absolute oil. They have often been interchangeably used and have made new as well as seasoned practitioners wonder about the difference. Even formulators who get wholesale essential oils in bulk are unsure about the distinction.  To answer what is the difference between absolute oil and essential oil, it is important to first understand both these oils individually.   What is Essential Oil? Essential oils are steam-distilled extracts from various plant parts like flowers, leaves, roots etc. They are...

What is Rosemary Essential Oil? When we say Rosemary, do you immediately think of Italian or Greek food? Well, that’s not all this magical herb has to offer. It gives us one of the most renowned, rosemary essential oil, a steam-distilled extract of the flowering top and leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis. With the increasing usage of essential oils like Rosemary in cosmetics, there is a great demand for the raw material. This has led to the expansion of cultivation from the Mediterranean region to France, England, China, and even California. In this article, we will understand what makes it so popular...

What is Frankincense essential oil?  Frankincense essential oil is obtained from the resin of Boswellia carterii which belongs to Burseracea family. The resin is graded depending on the intensity of the white colour.Among various oils, frankincense traces its value and benefits back to centuries where it was believed to remove negative energy as well as bring good fortune to home and workplace. Frankincense oil is a thin liquid with a colourless to pale yellow appearance. It has a warm, sweet, spicy aroma. It can be used for aromatherapy, direct inhalation or even for massages due to its wide range of applications...

What is Lavender Essential Oil  Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils out there for some solid reasons. The steam distilled extract from the petals of Lavandula is called lavender oil. While the genus remains common, the oil can be extracted from multiple species like angustifolia, latifolia,  stoechas and  intermedia. In this blog, we will look at common and uncommon uses and health benefits of Lavender Essential oil. We’ll also decode various studies and research around this topic to have a science-backed understanding.  Lavender Essential Oil Benefits You might mostly know this oil for its relaxing...