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Clary Sage Essential Oil Induces Relaxation – Controlled Trial

Whilst investigating the comparative efficacy of inhaled clary sage essential oil and lavender essential oil for reducing stress on females with urinary incontinence, researchers made a surprising discovery. Whilst far from conclusive, the results of this study are certainly interesting and may encourage further research along similar lines.

Antimicrobial Essential Oils Tested Against MRSA

Hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be major health concerns worldwide. Particularly problematic is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its ability to cause severe soft tissue, bone or implant infections. First used by the Australian Aborigines, Tea tree essential oil and Eucalyptus essential oil (and several other oils) have each demonstrated promising efficacy against […]

Effect Of Essential Oils On Central Nervous System

Although plant-derived essential oils have been used to treat various mental disorders, their central nervous system acting effects have not been clarified. The present study compared the effects of 20 kinds of essential oils with the effects of already-known central nervous system acting drugs to examine whether the essential oils exhibited CNS stimulant-like effects, CNS […]

Anticancer Activity Of Sage Essential Oil

Every year there are several hundred thousand new cases of oral cancer worldwide. Clinical oncology is still challenged by toxicity and side effects of multimodal therapy strategies in which is associated with poor prognosis for patients. There is an urgent necessity to develop novel therapy strategies.

Relaxing Effect Of Rose Essential Oil

Rose essential oil was tested on humans to measure the relaxing effects when used externally on the skin rather than inhalation . . .

Why Essential Oils Heal And Drugs Don’t

It’s always good to get credible support expounding the remarkable healing qualities of essential oils, especially when it comes from the medical profession. In an excerpt from his book ‘The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple’, Dr David Stewart Ph.D. explains why he believes using essential oils is preferable to pharmaceutical drugs.

Government Urged To Honour Promises To End Animal Testing

BUAV Chief Executive, Michelle Thew, recently presented a letter to Number 10 Downing Street calling on the Government to take urgent action to honour its pledge to reduce the number of animals suffering in laboratories.

Massage Therapy Improves Overall Health

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine writes that massage therapy has a long history in cultures around the world. Today, people use many different types of massage therapy for a variety of health-related purposes, “including to relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, address anxiety and depression, and aid general wellness.” […]

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‘Quantum smell’ Theory Gains Ground

A controversial theory that the way we smell involves a quantum physics effect has received a boost, following experiments with human subjects. It challenges the notion that our sense of smell depends only on the shapes of molecules we sniff in the air.

Lemongrass & Cedarwood Soap

Revive, refresh and awaken your mind and body with this wonderful lemon-scented aromatherapy soap combining essential oils of Lemongrass, May Chang and Cedarwood Atlas, infused with moisturising Olive Oil, Palm Oil and Coconut Oil. To luxuriously soothe, pamper and nourish your skin, this natural botanical soap is enriched with the finest Shea Butter – the […]

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