essential oils

7 Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

7 Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

Native to Europe, oregano is a popular herb used in Italian-inspired recipes. Oregano is an essential kitchen staple, but it also makes a powerful extract. The benefits and uses of oregano oil include antioxidant, antibiotic and antifungal properties, among others. Ancient Roman and Greek civilizations often used oregano oil for both culinary and medicinal purposes. […]

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    1 Pound of Essential Oil = 250 Pounds of Lavender

    1 Pound of Essential Oil = 250 Pounds of Lavender

    By Nikki Yeager Essential oils have enjoyed a boom in sales over the last decade as Western consumers search for alternatives to chemical-laden products that are toxic both to their bodies and to the planet. Since the first recorded essential oil blend was recorded in Egypt in 1,500 BC, people around the world have been […]