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Plant With Purpose: Melissa/Lemon Balm (香蜂花) - an invitation to joy
Melissa/Lemon Balm is a perennial herb. Melissa comes from the Greek word "Honeybee". The leaves of lemon balm have a gentle lemon scent with a hint of mint. Ancient Greeks and Romans drank wine infused with lemon balm for fevers and used the crushed leaves to help heal wounds and bites. Melissa/Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Essential Oil Profile Common Name: Lemon Balm Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis Botanical Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Parts Used: Aerial Parts Pro


Natural Health Kit and Tea for the Summer
Summer is here! The hot sunny weather, the smell of barbecue, kids playing outdoor, and the water sports. In addition to creating a...


Simple Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is known for its potent anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Here are some ways you can use your tea tree essential oil.


Plant With Purpose: 薄荷 (Bòhé) Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
For many centuries, peppermint has been widely used for digestive issues. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) Herbal Profile Common Name: Peppermint Scientific Name: Mentha x piperita Botanical Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Parts Used: Leaves Uses: Indigestion Tension headache Relaxes colon Reduces stomach pain, bloating, gas, and bowel movements in people with IBS Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) Essential Oil Profile Peppermint essential oil can help improve circulation to the are


Plant With Purpose: 迷疊香 (Mi Die Xiang) Rosemary - an invitation to clarity
Rosemary has been a staple in herb and kitchen gardens for centuries. Its piney, fragrant aroma is used in soap, lotion, and cosmetics. Rosemary is associated with improving memory. In the olden days, brides often wore or carried rosemary branches at their wedding ceremony. Some believe they did so to help them keep a good memory of their wedding. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Herbal Profile Common Name: Rosemary Scientific Name: Rosemarinus officinalis Botanical Family:


Building your first essential oil collection
At events and seminars, one of the most common questions we were asked was "What is the best essential oil I should get?" There are so...


Essential Oil Series - Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is probably one of most commonly known essential oil. Many believe that every home should have a bottle...


Essential Oil Series - Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit. While the citrus fruit is not edible, Bergamot's rind emits a sweet scent. Bergamot was first named...


Essential Oil Series - Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Lemongrass essential oil has a cooling effect. Its anti-inflammatory property reduces heat while alleviates inflammation. Lemongrass is...


Essential Oil Series - Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Photo Credit: Naturally Australian Products Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil is known for its potent anti-fungal and...


Essential Oil Series - Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is associated with improving memory. In the olden days, brides often wore or carried rosemary branches at their wedding...


Essential Oil Series - Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Sweet Orange essential oil is uplifting, and it is a familiar smell. It is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Sweet orange essential...
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