Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae.There are more than 700 species of Eucalyptus, native from Australia.

Eucalyptus leaves are leathery in texture, hang obliquely or vertically, and are studded with glands containing a fragrant volatile oil. The flowers in bud are covered with a cup-like membrane, that’s the why the name of the genus, derived from the Greek eucalyptus means  “well-covered”,  which is thrown off as a lid when the flower expands. The fruit is surrounded by a woody, cupshaped receptacle and contains numerous minute seeds.

Eucalyptus oil is one of the most widely used essential oils in aromatherapy. Eucalyptus oil is known for its anti bacterial properties, it is a perfect oil to make an antibacteria deodorant.

When suffering from common cold or cough, by using Eucalyptus oil as a massage oil to massage on your chest and back, it will help you get rid of the congestion over night.

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Insect have extreme sensitive sense of smell, which helps insect to specify plants and insect’s complex interrelationship. Some plant emit aromatic molecules to attract particular insect, and some to protect themselves from certain insect. Therefore, it is effective and safe to make use the pure essential oils as a natural insect repellent.

Unlike most of the commercial insect repellent on the market, which contain irritating chemical, essential oils are very helpful to repel insects and are relatively safe and natural alternative if use properly. However, if you are pregnant, you must select proper essential oil, AVOID HAZARDOUS ESSENTIAL OILS!

Here is the list of essential oils which helps effectively to ward off various insects from you.

Repel mosquitoes: Basil, cedarwood, cintronella, juniper, rose, geranium.

Repel house flies: Cintronella, geranium, juniper.

Repel ants: All type of mints.

Repel fleas: Cajeput, lemon, pine.

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Cypress, is a species native to the eastern Mediterranean region, in northeast Libya, southeast Greece, Southern Turkey, Cyprus, western Syria, Lebanon, Israel and western Jordan, and also a disjunct population in Iran. It is known by many common names which include; Common Cypress, Italian Cypress, Graveyard Cypress, Tuscan Cypress, Funeral Cypress, Pencil Pine or Spanish Cypress.

It is a medium-sized evergreen tree to 35 m tall, with a conic crown with level branches and variably loosely hanging branchlets[1]. It is very long-lived, with some trees reported to be over 1,000 years old.

The foliage grows in dense sprays, dark green in colour. The leaves are scale-like, 2-5 mm long, and produced on rounded (not flattened) shoots. The seed cones are ovoid or oblong, 25-40 mm long, with 10-14 scales, green at first, maturing brown about 20–24 months after pollination. The male cones are 3-5 mm long, and release pollen in late winter.

The Latin name “sempervirens” can be divided into two parts “semper” - always or ever and “virens” - green. Thus the term can be translated as “evergreen”.

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Recipe for Moisturising oil for Acne:

2 tsp Hazelnut Oil

1 tsp Jojoba oil

1/4 wheatgerm oil

6 drops Rosemary essential oil

2 drops Bergamot essential oil

2 drops Cedarwood essential oil

2 drops Tea Tree essential oil

400 IU’s Vitamin E (optional)

Put all the above into an amber glass bottle, shake well to mix. Apply daily after cleans and toner. Avoid eye area.

Aromatherapy essential oils which has antibacterial properties is used to decrease bacterial growth and to prevent infection. If skin is too dry, then the oils for oily skin are recommended. Bargamot and geranium essential oils helps to balance the skin. Vitamin E, evening primrose or wheatgerm can bee added to help prevent scars.

Recipe of Antiseptic toner for Acne

4 ounces herbal infusion (or distilled water)

1 tbls cider vineger

1tbls Witch hazel lotion

1 tsp honey

2 drops Tea Tree essential oil

2 drops Bergamot essential oil

2 drops Juniper essential oil

Add the herbal infusion or distilled water into a small spray bottle. Add in vineger and witch hazel lotion. Add essential oils to honey, this aromatic honey is then add to the earlier mixture, shake well. Use it as toner after face wash or after facial steam treatment. Refer here for facial steam treatment recipe.