Healing and Calming Rose Geranium
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Potent and spicy, use Tea Tree Oil to sanitise your environment
Tea Tree oil ( Melaleuca alternifolia )has become a well known alternative and complimentary treatment for various ailments the world over.
The plant originates from Australia and the name Melaleuca is a combination of two Greek words: melas ("black") and leukos ("white"), in reference to the contrasting black trunk and young white stems or branches that are characteristic of many species in this genus -
Are Eucalyptus Leaves Toxic?
Eucalyptus leaves are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral. They have pain killing properties, are anti-microbial, reduces anxiety and can assist in helping to reduce blood pressure. It increases ceramide production in the skin, which increase moisture content to counteract dry skin.
So can Eucalyptus leaves be toxic? YES they can be. Do not take the essential oil internally or eat the fresh leaves. Rather prepare the leaves in ways mentioned above.
So if you can, go ahead and pick yourselves a bunch of Eucalyptus leaves, and have some fun with them.
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Lemongrass, a fresh, sweet, grassy and citrus-like essential oil
Lemongrass has a history of medicinal use among several cultures worldwide for a variety of conditions. It is also known as "Fever Grass" due to its ability to bring down fevers -
Strong , Warm and Spicy. Clove Bud Essential Oil
Strong, warm and spicy, this potent essential oil, can be used in many ways to heal a host of ailments.
It was often used to ease toothache and as a breath freshener by the Greeks, Roman and the Chinese. It has antiseptic properties and was used in the prevention of contagious diseases, such as the Plaque
