Welcome to A Drop from Eden! Today, we embark on a fascinating journey through time to explore the biblical history of aromatherapy. This ancient practice, which harnesses the healing power of essential oils and aromatic compounds, is deeply rooted in the scriptures, illustrating a profound connection between scent, spirituality, and wellness.Aromatherapy might seem like a modern wellness trend, but its origins are ancient, with the Bible offering one of the ...

Orange Essential oil also referred to as sweet orange smell just like freshy ripe oranges. This oil has been utilized for centuries for a large number of health benefits. This sweet-smelling oil is extracted from the orange tree and is native to Asia, China, and northeastern India. The orange tree belongs to the citrus family and to this end, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits and others are like one big happy ...

The number one question asked is "What are essential oils, How do I use it, which oil do I use, and where do I put it?" That totals 4 questions but shows how essential oils can be very overwhelming to a beginner! There are 2 main ways to use essential oils- topically (put on your skin) and aromatically (smelling the oils). The Basics: What Are Essential Oils? Essential Oils are liquids created ...

“A toothache” generally refers to pain around the teeth or jaws; toothache remedies are something I get asked about a lot. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the temporomandibular joint, or contractions of the muscles used for chewing. In addition, we all know that toothache can be more than ...

Making your own personal essential oil blends is one of the most satisfying aspects of using essential oils. Blends can be created solely for aromatic pleasure but, can also be created for therapeutic purposes such as easing aching muscles. Blending BasicsEssential oils can be categorized into groups based on their aromas. Oils in the same category normally blend well together. Below you will find a list of my favorite categories to blend ...

When we think of spring, a few obvious things come to mind: seedlings, flowers, warmer weather and, of course, spring cleaning. Spring is full of the promise of new beginnings. New leaves on the trees. New blooms in the garden. And as we take in all this newness, it makes us yearn for a new beginning in our homes. This Spring freshen up the entire home using essential oils instead ...

Are you just getting started with essential oils? Or are overwhelmed about essential oils?Scenario:  Maybe have a particular issue you want to try to fix, or you just want to avoid household sickness altogether.   Educate YourselfAs tempting as it might be to just jump right in and buy a huge bundle of oils, I urge you to educate yourself on how essential oils work and how to choose a good company ...

Relieve Stress at Work or Home with Natural Remedies and Feel Better All DayThe ringing phones, constant emails, and important meetings can easily create stress at work. If you find yourself working from home, the stress level can still be present. However, it can be managed with natural remedies you can bring with you and keep in your desk. You can control the stress in your life by making simple ...

Basically, these terms mean the same thing. When think the term "aromatherapy" it is a bit misleading because it implies that all essential oils smell nice. This isn’t the case, there are many essential oils that do not have a pleasant odor but offer great therapeutic benefits. Also, the name aromatherapy implies that smelling the essential oils is the only way to get the therapeutic benefits when in actuality there are ...

Essential oils are much safer than over-the-counter drugs and chemicals, but it’s still important to know what you’re doing and that some concerns exist. While yes, they natural and plant-derived, it's worth doing a bit of research before using them in your home. As discussed, in a previous blog post essential oils are high volatile, and it can take up to 100 pounds of bulk herb to create a single ...