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Full educational video on how to use essential oils, safety, tips for particular ailments (colds, covid, hormones, hot flushes, etc.). Click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oObWDM42yo4

Castor Oil Fact Sheet OK - we all need to know a little more about Castor Oil as this oil has taken off in popularity due to numerous TikTok videos!! It is fantastic that this medium is promoting the use of natural products. And in general promoting safe use of Castor Oil. Dolphin Clinic Castor Oil Facts: Botanical name:  Ricinus Communis Extraction Method: Cold pressed from the seeds (see image). Unsulphanated Organic Common Uses; Detox: Use in a massage blend...

This time of the year is often stressful and busy. The holiday period is over, kids are back to school and work is back to full time. It is often a time when people feel stressed about the year ahead and kids are having trouble settling into a new school routine. Stress is one of the risk factors for developing several mental and physical disorders. Aromatherapy can help in many ways to help you manage the stress within your daily...

We get a lot of questions about manuka oil and tea tree oil, are they the same, do they work together, is manuka oil made in Australia and are they both produced the same way.  There are many differences, but a few are highlighted below Tea tree oil is cleared to the ground for harvest where manuka oil is cut more like a hedge. The distillation time for manuka oil is 5 hours rather than the two hours it takes...

Well - my family is currently self isolating with Covid! Oh bother!! Speaking from experience - a sore throat seems to be one of the most common symptoms of Covid.  So be prepared (if not Covid then a common winter cold is likely to require sore throat remedies). Essential oils have been used successfully for centuries to help kill germs, reduce inflammation, soothe and speed up healing.  Here are a few oils you might like to have on hand. ‘Bronchial...

Essential oils will help you significantly throughout your pregnancy and then with your baby. Essential Oils To Avoid During Pregnancy Avoid the following essential oils topically or in excess for the entire pregnancy; Aniseed, Basil, Bay Laurel, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Coriander, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme. Avoid the following essential oils topically or in excess during the first trimester; Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemongrass, Pepper – Black, Pine...

Pantry - Weevils Cleaner Uses:To deter weevils and/or mitesIngredients:10 drops Clove is ideal. Or Nutmeg or Peppermint. Or if pregnant use Lavender (after first trimester)10ml Vinegar10mls WaterApplication:First be sure to remove all infested items.  Put them well outside in a sealed bag. Mix together ingredients and spray to clean the surfaces in affected areas, get the spray into all crevices as this is where the eggs are likely to be. Soak a cotton ball with the essential oil(s) and place...

Fragrance/Antiseptic Wash Uses:To make your clothes smell great and kill any germs add essential oils to your wash.Ingredients:Any oil(s) of your choice - e.g. Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Pine, etc... Avoid the heavy resinous oils e.g. rose, sandalwood, jasmine, patchouli, etc… as these may stain clothes.Application:Add 5-7 drops of the oil(s) to the softener compartment of your washing machine.   Dust Mite Wash Uses:To help eliminate dust mites from bedding (as disgusting as it sound dust mites often live in your...