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Mosquito woes are always frustrating. If you live in an area with plenty of mosquitoes, you’re probably looking for ways to keep these pests away from you. Wouldn’t it be great if you could use essential oils to help deter mosquitoes from your otherwise comfortable space?What Essential Oils repel mosquitoes?Mosquitoes are generally repelled by the scent of citrus, which is emitted by many different blends of essential oils. Lemongrass, lemon, grapefruit… the list goes on. The benefit of these es …

When I was studying Herbal Botany and Manufacturing, one of the first projects I made on my own was a Calendula infused oil. I picked Calendula as my project because of the extensive use of this herb in lotions and balms. I used the infused oil to make a lovely Calendula and Lavender Balm.Here is a snippet of the report I submitted for my manufacturing project: Rationale & EvidenceI chose Calendula officinalis and Lavandula angustifolia as the base for this cream due to the large amou …

What is a dirty chai you may be asking?A dirty chai is when you add a shot of espresso to a chai latte. This shot of bitter coffee blends beautifully with the chai spices, and adds an extra buzz of caffeine to chai blends that already contain black tea. However you can also make this with chai spices that do not contain black tea. It is up to personal preference.This delicious concoction feels like a lovely healthy treat due to the rich aromatic spices including Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Ginger, Ca …

While you can certainly use the traditional herbs used in Essiac Tea just like a loose-leaf herbal tea, the best way to do it is using a decoction method to draw the maximum content from your herbs to create a liquid extract. It takes a bit of time, but it is not overly difficult to do.For a small batch:2 Tablespoons (10-15g) herb 5 cups of distilled waterFor a large batch:50-60g of herb 5L of distilled waterMethodAdd your water and herbs to a large saucepan and pop onto heat. Bring to …

Aromatherapy and essential oil therapy involve using essential oils to improve your state of mind and well-being.Essential oils can affect you positively, bringing you serenity, relief, or other specific emotions. Naturopaths have found that aromatherapy can alleviate their stress and even help them heal from their trauma.The History of Aromatherapy Aromatherapy has been practiced in many ancient cultures for thousands of years. People turned aromatic plant components into oils, balms, and other …