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Although clary sage essential oil has been long considered a leading "woman's oil", clary sage has benefits that go well beyond those for women.  We love clary sage for the anti-inflammatory properties, and clary sage has also been proven to produce feelings of lucidity, and tranquility, and is an excellent night time oil, among other things. Printable Recipe Cards Are Below Primary Benefits of Clary Sage Essential Oil Relieves Hormonal Imbalance Clary sage essential oil has earne …

Orange Essential Oil, most commonly referred to as Sweet Orange Essential Oil, is derived from the fruits of the Citrus sinensis botanical, and should not be confused with Bitter Orange Essential Oil which is derived from the fruits of the Citrus aurantium botanical. The high content of antioxidants and organic compounds in Orange Essential Oil makes it highly versatile. Orange essential oil has a variety of applications that can improve overall health, such as reducing muscle spasms, impro …

Basil (ocimum basilicum) is often referred to as "Sweet Basil".  The compounds in steamed distilled Basil essential oil are much greater than what is found in dried or even fresh leaves.  These compounds make Basil an oil worth keeping on hand for its medicinal benefits, and the warm, spicy, and herbal aroma make it one to beautifully enhance the aroma of many essential oil recipes.  Our printable essential oil recipes are below! Primary Benefits: Soothes Sore Muscles an …

Misty Monthly is The Herbal Toad's feature where we bring you essential oil diffuser recipes.  This month we are doing it even better by giving you our diffuser recipes on a printable index card. Just print it out on an index card, or card stock and trim to size and start your own essential oil diffuser recipe card box. Click on the image below, save, and print out. Prints to 3x5 index card size …

What is hay fever? Hay fever is a term that refers to cold-like symptoms that result from airborne allergies such as pollen.  Although hay fever is not a virus, the symptoms are similar.  For many people these airborne particles can cause sneezing, watery eyes, cough, congestion, or rash.  A person with hay fever may also feel fatigued, suffer from headaches, develop eye puffiness, and dark circles (known as allergic shiners) may appear.  For many people symptoms are sea …