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 Patchouli essential oil is obtained by steam distilling the dried leaves and young shoots of the patchouli plant (Pogastemon patchouli or Pogastemon cablin Benth), an aromatic perennial shrub with large green leaves and white to pink flowers. The resulting viscous oil is dark orange to brown in color, with an aroma described . . . → Read More: Patchouli Essential Oil  Cinnamon (Cinnamonum verum) is a common spice made from the bark of several varieties of cinnamon tree. Although almost 100 different varieties of the tree exist, the most commonly harvested are Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamonum zeylanicum) and Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomun aromaticum). Chinese cinnamon, also known as cassia, is less expensive and more popular . . . → Read More: Cinnamon Health Benefits  The small, shrub-like frankincense tree (Boswellia carteri or Boswellia thurifera) produces abundant foliage, white to pale pink blossoms, and a milky-white juice when the bark is peeled back. When this juice comes into contact with oxygen, it solidifies into amber-colored lumps that are used to create frankincense essential oil. The sap is . . . → Read More: Frankincense Essential Oil  Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), a perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, the plant has also naturalized to areas of California and Australia. Milk thistle is easily identified by its milky sap, and the distinctive white markings . . . → Read More: Milk Thistle Benefits  Brown spots on your face, also known as age spots or liver spots, occur most frequently in older skin, and usually as a result of years of sun exposure. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, these brown spots appear most commonly in adults over the age of 40, although they . . . → Read More: Brown Spots on Face Natural Remedies  Comfrey root, obtained from the perennial herb native to Europe and temperate areas of Asia, is one of the most widely used natural remedies for scars, blisters, abrasions and other minor skin ailments. Most importantly, however, the herb prevents and treats scar tissue, and promotes rapid healing, making it the most effective . . . → Read More: Natural Acne Scar Treatment  Tea tree oil has been clinically proven to reduce bacteria, lessen inflammation and improve symptoms of mild to moderate acne. Tea tree oil, obtained from the leaves of the Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), is a natural antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral and antiseptic agent believed to work as well as benzoyl peroxide for . . . → Read More: Tea Tree Oil Acne Treatment  Almost everyone experiences depression at one time or another. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, more than 18 million Americans are affected by depression each year. A mood disorder characterized by feelings of hopelessness, anger, sadness, loss, despair and frustration, depression can become severe enough to interfere with daily life. . . . → Read More: Herbs for Depression  Pau D’arco (Tabebuia), a large, tropical shrub or small tree that grows primarily in Argentina, begins life as a small vine and grows larger with age. In the Brazilian jungles, pau d’arco is known to reach heights of up to 160 feet, though smaller specimens may only reach about 16 feet tall. . . . → Read More: Pau D’Arco Herb Benefits and Uses  Oregano essential oil is made from steam distilling the flowering tops of only the highest grade wild oregano (Originum vulgare), sometimes known as wild marjoram. The resulting pale-yellow liquid has a strong initial aroma and produces invigorating effects when used topically or inhaled. Considered stimulating and warming, the oil has a sharp, . . . → Read More: Oregano Essential Oil  The lemon verbena plant, a perennial herbaceous shrub native to South America, is most valued for its strong, sweet, lemon-scented leaves that produce an intensified aroma when crushed. The herb also has a variety of medicinal, aromatic and culinary purposes. Reaching up to 6 ½ feet tall, lemon verbena makes a valuable . . . → Read More: Lemon Verbena Herb Benefits and Uses  Psoriasis, a common skin condition, occurs when rough, dry and dead skin cells build up and form a raised, reddened area covered with silvery scales. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, more than 6 million people in the United States suffer from some type of psoriasis. Traditional treatments consist of . . . → Read More: Home Remedies for Psoriasis |
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