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Discover 30 of the best essential oils for summer, including cooling oils, uplifting scents, outdoor blends, diffuser recipes and important safety tips.
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Geranium oil benefits extend to improving physical, mental and emotional health. It helps treat acne, reduce inflammation and anxiety, and more.
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Discover turmeric oil benefits, including anti-inflammatory, brain, heart and skin support. Plus learn how to use turmeric essential oil safely, potential side effects and what makes this powerful oil so effective.
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Nausea is a very common and unwanted health symptom that can occur for various reasons. These essential oils for nausea can help. Learn how.
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Cedarwood essential oil benefits include helping boost skin health, promoting hair growth and relieving tension. Find out about more cedarwood oil benefits.
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Jasmine oil is a popular fragrance, and jasmine essential oil benefits go further, including as a stress reliever, mood booster and more.
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Black pepper is one of the most used spices on the planet, but did you know black pepper essential oil can boost your health? Click to learn more.
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Want to relieve bloating, skin problems and more? Then click here to learn more about juniper berry essential oil benefits and how to use it.
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Citronella oil uses and benefits are plentiful. From repelling insects to reducing pain and managing stress, learn how to use this popular oil.
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Hyssop has been used for centuries as an antiseptic agent. It's now used for digestive and intestinal problems, as well as for problems like the common cold.
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Basil essential oil has a number of health benefits and uses, including fighting bacteria, colds and bad odor. Learn how to use basil oil here.
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Did you know that gardenia flowers, roots and leaves also have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Find out why here.
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With more people turning to holistic skin care, anti-aging essential oils and carrier oils have become popular and effective natural remedies. Here are 21 of the best.
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Cassia oil benefits and uses include improving circulation, arthritis and depression, among others. Learn how to use this essential oil here.
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People who suffer from allergies can't always avoid triggers, but essential oils for allergies can help manage symptoms. Try these 10 today.
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Arnica oil is a must for any first aid kit. This oil helps relieve pain, inflammation and bruising, plus treats arthritis symptoms and promotes hair growth.
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Vetiver oil is native to India, and both its leaves and roots have wonderful uses, not to mention the many benefits of vetiver essential oil. Learn them here.
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Cypress essential oil has amazing health and cleansing benefits. It can be used to help with wounds, detox the body, and cleanse your system and your home.
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Arthritis affects tens of millions of U.S. adults. Luckily, these essential oils for arthritis work wonders to help treat arthritic pain and more.
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Essential oils for hormones? Yes, they can help naturally balance your hormones, including progesterone, estrogen and thyroid issues.
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Did you know that mandarin essential oil is one of the best oils available for skin health? It's true, plus it's been shown to help fight cancer and more.
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Learn about the best essential oils for acne and how they nourish your skin and fight the causes of acne naturally, without adding insult to injury with skin-irritating products.
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Did you know that essential oils can make a sore throat go away quicker or avoid one all together? Try these essential oils for sore throat pain.
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Depression is incredibly common. Consider these essential oils for depression and related symptoms, such as fatigue, sadness and low self-esteem.
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Did you know there are essential oils for anxiety? Here are the best essential oils for relaxation, including studies indicating their effectiveness and ways to use them.
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The best essential oils for colds to use in the winter and fall do things like help ease congestion, fight off viruses and soothe dry skin.
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Clove oil uses include the natural treatment of toothache, candida, the common cold, influenza, digestive issues and more. Learn how to use it here.
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Rosemary oil benefits and uses have been proven in many studies. Rosemary essential oil can thicken hair, improve memory and so much more.
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Peppermint oil benefits range from headache relief to skin and gut health. Learn its uses and DIY recipes of this common essential oil.
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Bergamot oil, classified as an essential oil, has many health benefits and can be added to any number of foods. It's also a valuable deodorant.
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Oregano oil is a powerful essential oil with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Learn its uses, recommended doses as well as potential side effects.
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Pine oil is a powerful household cleaner, but did you know it benefits the skin, liver and more — plus there are many DIY pine oil recipes?
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Thyme oil can help kill infections, increase circulation and balance hormones. Read more about its benefits and uses, along with DIY recipes.
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Melissa essential oil is used to treat a number of health concerns, including insomnia, anxiety, migraines, hypertension, diabetes, herpes and dementia.
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Ylang ylang essential oil benefits heart health, mood, energy levels and more. Find out how to use, dosage, recipes and potential side effects.
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Roman chamomile essential oil is even more effective than tea and just as easy to use. Find out what this amazing oil can do for your heart, mind and more.
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There are many health and beauty benefits from just a few drops of patchouli oil, including potentially treating depression and boosting the immune system.
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What is frankincense oil good for? Studies indicate that frankincense essential oil can help relieve stress, reduce pain and boost immunity.
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Myrrh is most commonly known as one of the gifts the three wise men brought Jesus in the Bible. Learn the uses and benefits of myrrh oil.
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Lemon oil is versatile and can be used for cleaning, beauty agent and for health. Learn the many uses and benefits of lemon essential oil.
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