Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia or Melaleuca leucadendron oil) has become quite common in households, either in its pure form or in products. It offers a host of antimicrobial benefits (primarily due to Terpunen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol and linalool constituants), which has made it popular for everything from minor injuries to acne. The popularity of Tea Tree […]
Aromatherapy for Pets ©
Aromatherapy, by general definition, encompasses essential oils & hydrosols, or any plant-derived scents used for therapeutic or curative purposes. The end product may be from any part of the plant, with essential oils being the primary, concentrated extract, and hydrosols being classed as a largely water soluble, diluted byproduct of that extract process. Essential oils […]