When I started this blog about graceful aging, some of my goals were to learn about and share information, ideas and products that I thought would interest and help women in the perimenopausal and menopausal age group (including me) with issues that we commonly experience. One topic I have been researching and learning a lot about is the essential oils. Essential oils have been used in healing, health and beauty for thousands of years, but I never knew the extent of their ben

I think that most people are familiar with the popular herb Cilantro and the famous spice Coriander. These two things actually come from the same plant. While Coriander, as the spice, is famous worldwide, not as many people are aware of its health benefits as an essential oil.  Coriander essential oil is extracted from the seeds of the cilantro/coriander plant through steam distillation. It has been used for many years in both traditional and Ayurvedic medicine and is known f

If there is an essential oil that could be considered a powerhouse, I think it would be peppermint oil. Peppermint is very widely known...

I have always enjoyed essential oils for their fragrances, but my experience in the past was limited to those oils that I thought smelled...

Chamomile is one of the most ancient of all medicinal herbs. It has been widely used across the globe for centuries and can be found in...

I have been doing a lot of research on essential oils since I have been working on this blog, and it is fascinating.  I always liked...

Rosalina Essential Oil may be one of the lesser-known players in the world of essential oils, but it is very versatile. It is also known...

Lemon Balm, also known as Melissa essential oil, is a popular  aromatic essential oil that has been used for centuries. It has a  wide...