The Essentials

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Three amber glass bottles with patchouli oil next to patchouli leaves

9 min read / 17 October 2023 / yasmin sharp

10 Benefits and Uses of Patchouli Oil

The sweet, musky scent of patchouli can deter pests and balance mood for a clearer outlook.

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Ginger root part sliced up on a wooden table next to a small clear vial of ginger oil

10 min read / 16 October 2023 / yasmin sharp

10 Benefits and Uses of Ginger Oil

Warming ginger has a vast range of medicinal benefits, and can even act as an aphrodisiac.

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10ml Amber Glass Bottle with some dried clove buds sprinkled near the base of the bottle

10 min read / 6 October 2023 / yasmin sharp

10 Benefits and Uses of Clove Oil

Clove oil has great benefits for gut and oral health, and can fight against infection.

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Frankincense; hardened gum-like material (resin) that comes from the trunk of the Boswellia tree

9 min read / 5 October 2023 / yasmin sharp

10 Benefits and Uses of Frankincense Oil

Boost your mood and your immune system with this ancient incense.

Anxiety Astringent Digestion Frankincense Skincare Stress relief

Clear glass vial of lemon essential oil placed on a wooden chopping board with whole lemons and their leaves around it

7 min read / 25 September 2023 / yasmin sharp

Lemon Essential Oil Benefits for Skin

Unlock the beauty-enhancing power of Lemon Essential Oil for your skin.

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10ml Amber Glass Bottle of Nikura Peppermint Piperita Essential Oil

7 min read / 23 September 2023 / yasmin sharp

How to Dilute Peppermint Oil

Learn the essential steps to safely dilute peppermint oil.

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50ml Amber Glass Bottle of Citronella Essential Oil balanced sideways on the back of a hand

4 min read / 21 September 2023 / yasmin sharp

Using Citronella Oil as a Cat Repellent

Learn how Citronella Oil can help you keep cats away from your garden and home.

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Man applying repellent spray to his arm. He's wearing an orange t shirt and the background shows a blurred pathway surrounded with grass and probably trees.

5 min read / 20 September 2023 / yasmin sharp

Citronella Oil as Mosquito Repellent: What You Need to Know

Explore the effectiveness and benefits of citronella oil as a natural mosquito repellent.

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Zoomed in picture of the oregano plant.

9 min read / 20 September 2023 / yasmin sharp

10 Benefits and Uses of Oregano Oil

Discover the incredible versatility and health benefits of oregano oil.

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Dog on a lead in a forest

6 min read / 14 May 2023 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Is Lemongrass Oil Safe for Dogs?

Exploring the Benefits and Risks: Unveiling the Truth about Lemongrass Oil and Canine Safety.

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Benefits and Uses of Rose Geranium Oil

5 min read / 3 October 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Rose Geranium Oil

A floral alternative to popular geranium, this oil is renowned for its gentle, fragrant qualities.

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Zoomed in piocture of the lemon tea tree plant.

6 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Lemon Tea Tree Oil

Cleansing and freshening lemon tea tree is native to Australia and New Zealand.

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