How do you tell which is rosemary and which is lavender smell and look the same?
Rosemary is more green in color and waxy in appearance. lavender is smoky green grey in color. Lavender http://www.goodhumus.com/images/farm_sce... Excellent foliage for the rosemary notice the Dark green color and waxy look. http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/wp-co... The flowers are completely different and the rosemary has a more pronounced pungent aroma. lavender on the other hand is a softer aroma with maybe a slight musty aroma.
Can aromatherapy work even if you can't smell?
First of all a higher concentration of essential oils can cause many different kinds of reactions. They are pure plant and flower essences and very very highly concentrated. Lavender and tea tree are the only two that can be applied directly to the skin with out being diluted first. The term aromatherapy gives the misconception that it only heals through the olfactory system using the "aroma" of the plant essences. The healing power of essential oils is absorbed through the sinuses and into the blood stream weather or not the person can smell or not. The particles can also be absorbed through the skin using a carrier oil as a diluent. The best way to do this is through a massage oil. Use about fifty drops of essential oil to four ounces of carrier oil. The best carrier oil for therapeutic uses is jojoba because it is the closest to the natural sebum of the skin so it is absorbed the fastest. Yes, lavender is good for treating depression, but also try mixing in some geranium, basil, ylang ylang, and clary sage. These herbs have been known to help with depression also. So the answer is yes, aromatherapy works just as well in people that cannot smell. The particles travel straight into the bloodstream and that is where the therapeutic value of the essences really occurs. Hope your mother gets better:)
Which Plant repels MOSQUITOES?
There is a certain plant which a friend used to grow in her house in Orlando, Florida, which REPELS MOSQUITOES. It is said that mosquitoes stay away from the area where the plant is... any idea which plant that might be? where can I get it??! Need it urgently as there are too many mosquitoes and malaria problems where we live. thanks so much in advance
Essential oil vs actual plant?
Carrier oils are most often derived from plants, and include apricot kernel, sweet almond, grape-seed and many others. They not only carry other oils to the skin, but in and of themselves have beneficial properties such as vitamins to nourish the skin and moisturizing for dry skin. Carrier oils do not usually have a strong fragrance and therefore allows for the scent of the essential oil to successfully be delivered when applied to the skin. The ratio of application should be 3 drops of essential oil to each teaspoon of carrier oil. More information about carrier oils - http://www.aromatherapy-blends.net/carri... Overall, the effects of essential oils may be divided into two basic groups. Some essential oils have actual physical effects. For example, eucalyptus oil can be inhaled to help clear sinuses and the respiratory tract. This would obviously relieve some symptoms of an upper respiratory infection (URI). Some oils may be used topically (directly on the skin, where they would usually be absorbed by the body, or on a wound) to possibly relieve swelling or fight certain infections. You can read more about various oils here: http://www.aromatherapy-blends.net/aroma...
Why doesn't my Night Blooming Jasmine have an aroma?
To answer your question, you first must supply the Latin name of your plant. There are many plants that are called "Jasmine" which are not actually from the Jasminum family, and in addition to that, there are Jasminums which are not fragrant. That said, even if you have the name, your plant could have been mislabelled. Finally, cultural considerations such as location, watering, and hardiness (among others) will affect the color, size, and yes, the fragrance of many plants.