Clove bud essential oil is derived from the small reddish-brown, unripe flower buds of the tropical evergreen tree known botanically as Syzygium aromaticum. Like all spices, clove has a long and rich history of use in both culinary and medicinal applications, having first been put to use by the ancient Chinese and then later imported into Alexandria for use throughout Egypt and Europe. Clove bud was also used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine over 2,000 years ago. Read more…

Vaporisation, massage, steam inhalation, and compresses are all popular ways of using essential oils at home, to suit your needs. One of the many joys of aromatherapy is that essential oils can be used in a multitude of ways.
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Stress is part of normal life for everyone today, and there seems to be no escape from it. Bizarrely, research has shown that some stress is actually beneficial because we all need a certain amount of stress to stimulate us and add excitement to our lives. On the other hand, too much stress can have a seriously damaging effect on our physical and emotional well being if it continues for too long. Read more…