Lemongrass Essential Oil Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a member of the grass family, as the name implies, and is composed of about 55 different species, including citronella. Lemongrass is found in tropical climates such as Africa, Oceania, Southeast Asia, South...
Lemon Essential Oil Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil is derived from the small, evergreen lemon bush. Lemon is a part of the Rutaceae plant family, which includes citrus species such as grapefruit, lime, tangerine and sweet orange. 7 As one of the most popular...
Essential Oils for Dogs Essential oils have been used as effective natural alternatives for treating a wide range of physical and mental health concerns. Essential oils contain many therapeutic properties such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and soothing...
Essential Oils for Sore Throats Strep throat is a condition that occurs when a person becomes infected with the Streptococcus bacteria, often after the onset of a common cold.1 Strep infection often results in a mild fever and a sore, red, swollen, throat that...
Essential Oils for Cold Sores & Fever Blister Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus. It’s estimated that between 50-80% of Americans carry the virus, but some may never experience a cold sore outbreak.1 The virus can be transmitted through...