Herb Basics

Essential oils made from herbs and flowers can be used for all sorts of things, including cooking, skincare and medicinal purposes. With a few simple steps and minimal equipment, you can make your...

Essential oils made out of herbs have long been used in alternative medicine, aromatherapy, and beauty treatments. Many types of recipes call for drops of essential oils added to bath salts, bug...

Essential oils and herbs have many applications for daily life. They can be used as an alternative to medications and beauty products. Your home can be surrounded in clean and warming scents by...

The oil of a flower, plant or herb has a distinct aroma, or essence. This aromatic oil is called the plant's essential oil. Essential oils can be used for making incense, potpourri, scented body...

Making essential oils at home ensures that you get organic, high quality oils. Many different herbs and spices can be used to make essential oils. The strength of the oil can be adjusted according...

Using flowers, herbs, and plants to make your own scented oils is a wonderful use of plants, and a great way to use simple ingredients to make natural scented oils. Making your own scented oils...

There are many herbs that function as mosquito repellents. Using their essential oils and diluting them in base oils or base lotions can make effective and safe mosquito repellents for your...