Largely ignored for 9 months out of the year here in the United Kingdom, citronella essential oil is currently enjoying its 3 months reign as king of the insect repellent oils. This seems such a shame, because although it is very effective in this role it could hardly be considered mainstream aromatherapy, and yet the oil is capable of delivering so much more therapeutically. Let’s look at the background of this essential oil and see what else it has to offer in aromatherapy. Read more…

Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus) is derived from a versatile plant that has been used for countless centuries throughout Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and India in folk medicine and cuisine. The fragrant leaves are still used to treat a wide range of illnesses, sometimes using methods which are specific only to a certain area.
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Whether you’re having a picnic in the park, a day on the beach, or just chilling out in the garden at home enjoying a few cold ones, nothing ruins the event more than swarms of mosquitoes or biting insects that quickly turn your taste of paradise into an alfresco fiasco!

In some regions of the world situation can be a lot more serious, because the insects in some countries not only cause painful bites and stings, but spread unpleasant and even life-threatening diseases to humans. In areas of the U.S. for example, mosquitoes continue to infect people with West Nile virus and for some it causes fatal neurological disease such as encephalitis. Therefore if you live in a risky area, some form of protection is vital. Read more…