Native to southeastern Asia, Cinnamomum zeylanicum is an evergreen tree with highly fragrant leaves and bark. Steam distillation of the leaves, bark and root yield three similar, but distinct, essential oils. Cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil are thin yellow liquids with spicy, warm aromas….

As women age, their bodies undergo many changes. Pregnancy, childbirth, and subsequently menopause subject the body to a lifetime of hormonal fluctuations, which affect the mind, body, and emotions. Along with all of these journeys that a woman endures over a lifetime a woman strives to maintain …

Essential oils, which are concentrated substances extracted from plants, are very popular because of their therapeutic effects. When these essential oils (produced by means of steam distillation, expression, and solvent extraction) are absorbed by the skin or are inhaled, they help balance activi…