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Aroma Scents Naturals - Fall Essential Oils
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October 17, 2018

5 Energizing Essential Oil Blends For Autumn

Orange Pumpkin Spice Diffuser Blend Enjoy this spicy orange aromatherapy blend for those times in autumn when you need warming from the outside in. Brings an uplift in mood, increased energy levels and an overall feeling of happiness and wellbeing. Pour approximately 6 ounces of distilled water into your diffuser. Into this add: 5 drops sweet orange oil 3 drops…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Geranium Essential Oil
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October 10, 2018

Geranium Essential Oil Uses, Benefits and Cautions

Geranium essential oil, in addition to being pleasantly rose-scented, boasts countless health benefits. Pelargonium graveolens is the name given to this bushy, aromatic plant whose stems and leaves when distilled, deliver so much healing, soothing and balancing to the body.   This essential oil reduces the appearance of wrinkles due to its astringent properties that tighten and tone skin. It…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Clary Sage Oil Uses
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October 3, 2018

Clary Sage Essential Oil Uses, Benefits and Cautions

Salvia Sclarea is the given Latin name for clary sage... an amazingly powerful herb in the salvia or sage family that affords users all sorts of holistic benefits. This plant is native to Italy and Syria but is now grown all over the world. This essential oil made by distilling the buds of the clary sage plant.     Sage…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil
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September 26, 2018

Peppermint Essential Oil Uses, Benefits and Cautions

A hybrid of the spearmint and water mint plants, peppermint comes from the Mentha pipertita and Labiatae categories. Its aromatherapy use dates back to ancient Egyptian and Roman times. When distilled into an essential oil, peppermint is prized for its unique cooling and invigorating effects. Since the days before commercial toothpaste, this essential oil was the go-to for mouth freshening…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Cinnamon Essential Oil Uses, Benefits and Cautions
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September 19, 2018

Cinnamon Essential Oil Uses, Benefits and Cautions

Cinnamomum zeylanicum, or cinnamon as it is commonly known, originated in tropical Asia and is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. This essential oil is highly potent and only requires a very small amount to be effective. There are two types of this essential oil - cinnamon bark oil, and cinnamon leaf oil. The bark is more potent than the leaf,…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Insect Repellent
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September 12, 2018

Essential Oils Insect Repellent Tips and Recipes

In the summer, we're faced with the ever-growing population of insects. Each year there seem to be more and more different varieties of every species. Ticks, mosquitoes, flying insects, creepy crawlies, and bugs that eat through every plant in your yard. Fight back against these pesky critters with your own, do-it-yourself blends of essential oils that repel insects. Whether you…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Herbs
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September 5, 2018

Bath Teas – Try A Bath In A Bag

What is a tea bath? Did you know that utilizing bath tea bags is such a simple and very useful way to get beneficial, restorative herbs into your bathtub? Take advantage of natural ingredients (most of which you will have already at home) to make this DIY. Make a personalized spa gift for yourself and others! This DIY project allows you to customize…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Can Aromatherapy Treat Depression?
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August 29, 2018

Can Aromatherapy Help Depression?

Essential oils have been used in therapeutic ways for thousands of years. They offer numerous healing benefits. There's is a lot of buzz around aromatherapy, especially in the natural wellness and holistic medicine communities. Some people even say that this practice -- which involves putting concentrated oils from plants into the air with misters or special candles or applying the…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Essential Oils for Energy - inhale
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August 22, 2018

19 Essential Oils For Energy – Checklist

HERBAL OILS Peppermint Essential Oil How To Use Diffuser Topically on wrists and neck when mixed with a carrier oil, such as jojoba, coconut or olive oil Inhale directly Eucalyptus Essential Oil How To Use Diffuser Topically rubbed anywhere on the body when mixed with a carrier oil, such as jojoba, coconut or olive oil Inhale directly Rosemary Essential Oil How To…
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August 15, 2018

Rejuvenate Your Mind with Essential Oils

With all the responsibility and worry that assails a person in today’s world, mental fatigue has become a major problem. The exhaustion that results takes a toll on your energy and eventually even your mental health. Using aromatherapy essential oils will help you fight mental fatigue will improve your memory, your energy, your health, and your overall mood. You will…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Essential Oil Pet Safety
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August 8, 2018

Essential Oil Pet Safety Guidelines

Essential oil use on and around animals, particularly common household pets, is becoming a hot topic. Unfortunately, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to give really solid guidelines about animal aromatherapy at this time. Most of the research done on animals with essential oils is conducted to learn more about aromatherapy in humans and not to help pet owners make smart…
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Aroma Scents Naturals - Cucumber Water Detox
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August 1, 2018

Try These Detox Water Recipes for Anti-Aging

One of the main culprits of premature aging is a build-up of toxins in our body. Doctors tell us the best way to flush away these toxins is to drink plenty of water. How can you get enough water in your body? What if you are bored with plain water? How can you boost water’s benefits and flavor? Here are…
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