Fresh Cut Grass Cologne

grass in a bottle

Try your hand at making your own cologne. It also makes a great gift. Using all natural products removes all of the toxic elements that you would be applying to your body with a manufactured cologne. Fresh Cut Grass Cologne   Recipe type: Essential Oils Cuisine: Non-Edible Print   Ingredients 12 drops Basil essential oil…

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Basil Essential Oil

Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to enhance memory function while reducing stress and tension. Basil provides restorative benefits to both the mind and body due to its high linalool content, making it an ideal application for sore muscles and joints and to reduce tension when applied to the temples and back…

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Wild Orange Peach Smoothie

wild orange smoothie

Use Wild Orange as a natural flavoring in this smoothie. It can be substituted in any recipe that calls for orange juice or orange extract. Use one drop of wild orange essential oil for one teaspoon orange extract or orange juice. Wild Orange Peach Smoothie   Recipe type: Fruits Cuisine: Beverages Print   Ingredients 3…

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Wild Orange Essential Oil

wild orange

Cold-pressed from the orange peel, wild orange is excellent for energizing and revitalizing. It is also commonly used as an effective tool for uplifting mood, as well as for its wonderful citrusy aroma. For aromatic, topical, or dietary use. High in monoterpenes, Wild Orange possesses stimulating and purifying qualities, making it ideal to enhance immunity…

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Lemon Essential Oil

lemon

Another favorite, Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from lemon rinds to preserve its delicate nature and potent properties. Lemon is known as a powerful aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser that can be used to complement many other oils. Diffusing lemon in a room can cleanse the air and uplift mood. It can also be used…

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Broiled Lemon Asparagus

broiled lemon asparagus

For a light and refreshing touch to a traditional side dish of asparagus, add Lemon essential oil. Broiled Lemon Asparagus   Recipe type: Vegetables Cuisine: Essential Oils Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 7 mins Total time: 17 mins Print   Ingredients 1 large bunch asparagus 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil 3-5 drops…

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Melaleuca Essential Oil

Recognized by its more common name “tea tree”, melaleuca has been revered for its cleansing and regenerative properties, especially for the skin. Composed of more than ninety different compounds, melaleuca has limitless therapeutic applications. The Aborigines of Australia would crush the leaves and inhale the oil to promote clear breathing and apply the leaves directly…

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Lavender Essential Oil

lavender

Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad of therapeutic benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for mummification, bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume; its ability to calm and soothe the mind and body continue to be Lavender’s most notable qualities. Lavender is steam…

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Cooking With Essential Oils

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One key thing to remember when cooking with essential oils is less is more. Essential oils are so concentrated that it’s best to start with one drop. It’s easier to add more but you can’t take it away. Oils can can be diluted in recipes by adding coconut oil or almond oil. Make sure to…

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Peppermint Essential Oil

peppermint

The peppermint plant is actually a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. Peppermint is popular in countless forms, from toothpaste to chewing gum. As an essential oil, it is useful to ease breathing and as a digestive aid. Peppermint is used to freshen breathe, soothe digestive complaints, relieve headaches, colic, gas, indigestion, and heartburn, arthritis, anger,…

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