Ok, so you’ve heard of essential oils, maybe from a friend, co-worker, or family member. But do essential oils really work to promote a healthy mind, body and spirit? Or are they just the latest fad or shortcut to staying healthy, similar to a fad diet or pill you take to lose weight? Perhaps to… Read More
When we think of Valentine’s Day, love is in the air, and so is the gorgeous aroma of rose otto essential oil. Rose is a beautiful, recognizable aroma and a gorgeous flower to give to loved ones. Rose otto helps heal heartache, soothes grief, and opens the heart to love. Rose oil is also beneficial for… Read More
Clary sage essential oil is one of the best oils for women and it’s true calling is to support women’s issues. It has a sweet, herbaceous aroma with floral undertones. It is steam distilled from the flowers. The clary sage Kokokahn carries is from France and certified organic through the farmer. French clary sage essential… Read More
Can I Use Essential Oils for Headaches? Yes! Glad you asked! Using essential oils for headaches is a natural and holistic approach to ease your pain in a healthy way. It’s hard to be your best when headache pain demands your attention and slows you down! Kokokahn has a few tips and recipes when using essential… Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The hustle-bustle is just part of the wonder of the season, so don’t let holiday stress overwhelm you this year. Relax and let essential oils for stress help you enjoy every delightfully joyful holiday moment! Essential Oils for Stress for the Holidays Kokokahn wishes you a happy holiday season!… Read More
Tis the season for mosquitos, no-see-ums, fire ants and a barrage of biting insects. There are several essential oils that can take the itch and sting out of a bug bite helping to heal it quicker without the red welts from incessant itching. Some essential oils, like lavender, are anti-inflammatory, pain relieving and cicatrisant, healing… Read More
Muscle aches and pains can be a nuisance to say the least. There are many essential oils that have anti-inflammatory and analgesic or pain relieving properties. Here is a list of some essential oils for pain relief. I have included other health benefits of each essential oil to help you choose the best ones for… Read More
Do you like lavender, tangerine and lemon aromas? Here’s an easy DIY essential oil room spray recipe using these essential oils. Give your home a citrus fresh summer boost while supporting a healthy home. Lavender: antibacterial, anti-viral, antiseptic Tangerine: antibacterial, antiviral, immune supporting Lemon: antibacterial, antiviral, immune supporting Rejuvenate and freshen your home with our French… Read More
There are many types of Lavender with a variety of therapeutic uses. This blog will focus on one of the most common, Lavandula angustifolia. Lavender comes from the latin word lavare, meaning to wash. It’s roots come from Roman times when they added lavender to their wash water. Lavender is distilled from the flower tops… Read More
Stress. We all experience it to some degree or another. Aromatherapy can help melt away, balance and ease the stress of daily life. Lavender, Roman Chamomile and Spikenard are three of my favorite essential oils when dealing with stress. Lavender balances, calms, and soothes emotional distress and physical pain which can be associated with stress. … Read More
