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BLOG: Lavendel olie
Jij hebt deze ook vast in huis! Lavendel olie, één van de meest bekende en meest toepasbare essentiële oliën die zeker niet mag ontbreken in jouw collectie. De herfst periode staat ook wel in het teken van het thema loslaten. Lavendel zorgt niet alleen voor ontspanning, maar ook rust in je lijf en hoofd, waardoor onder meer gedachten beter op een rijtje kunnen komen. Het destillatie proces De essentiële olie van (echte) lavendel wordt verkregen door stoomdestillatie van de bloemen van de plant Lavandula Angustifolia. Bron afbeelding: New Directions Aromatics. Bij deze methode wordt er water verhit (1) en...
BLOG: Respiratory support
Scientific research and many experiences around the world show that essential oils can provide great support in relieving coughs and colds. Hopefully it might take a while for the cold and rainy season to start. However we can certainly prepare ourselves for the coming season and strengthen our bodies. Purifying the air quality Dry air (humidity of less than 35%) would increase the risk of respiratory infections in the winter period. One of the simplest ways to increase and maintain a higher level of humidity is to use your diffuser. Together with your essential oils, floating bacteria and fungi can be combated, which...
BLOG: Aromatherapy, the basics
Whether you use essential oils from brand A or brand B, or perhaps you have several different oils at home, we are all involved in aromatherapy. In this blog I will take you to the basic principles of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy, the basics Aromatherapy is a form of therapy in which essential oils are used as a therapeutic component in the treatment of physical and mental complaints and/or symptoms in order to support and maintain your health. Aromatherapy is centuries old. The Greeks and Romans made wonderfully fragrant baths with lavender, the Egyptians used oils to mummify and embalm the deceased...
BLOG: Four tips for using Tea Tree oil
One of the most versatile essential oils that you can use perfectly during the summer period is the oil Tea Tree ( Melaleuca Alternifolia ). Tea tree is a shrub or small tree and is native to Australia. The Aborigines have been using the leaves of the tea tree tree for centuries to treat wounds, among other things. This plant is now also found in South Africa and China. To obtain essential oil, the leaves are steam distilled with a yield of about 1.5 to 2%. So about 50 to 75 kilos of leaves are needed for 1 kilo of...
BLOG: Crystals and essential oils
If you use essential oils, crystals can also be a wonderful addition for you. I regularly get the question about how to use crystals and how to combine them with essential oils. In this blog I would like to give you more information and great tips on how to do this. What are Crystals? A crystal differs from ordinary stones by, among other things, its coloUr, shine, durability (hardness and resistance) and the rarity that you encounter it in nature. Crystals are minerals, a single or composite substance that occurs in nature and is formed by geological processes. The most beautiful crystals are...