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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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Three fennel plants lined up.

5 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Fennel Seed Oil

Linked to longevity, fennel seed can help to protect our health and heal our wounds.

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Dill leaves.

6 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Dill Seed Oil

Derived from the Norse word meaning 'to lull', dill seed is calming and stress-relieving.

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Gurjun leaves on a tree.

5 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Gurjun Oil

Ancient gurjun can help to relieve congestion and warm us in the cold weather.

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Tarragon Plant close up

6 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Tarragon Oil

Tarragon is associated with the goddess Artemis for its protective qualities.

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Benefits and Uses of Parsley Seed Oil

5 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Parsley Seed Oil

Parsley seed has strong cleaning abilities and can help to guard our health.

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Pile of star anise.

6 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Aniseed Oil

Liquorice-scented aniseed is uplifting and has powerful soothing and healing abilities.

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