Meraki Essentials - Best Pure Essential Oils and Carrier Oils

When people hear the term ‘essential oils’ they think of the most popular ones-  eucalyptus essential oil ,  lavender essential oil ,  peppermint essential oil , etc. But another lesser-known oil with countless benefits is Geranium essential oil. These beautiful flowers are grown in various parts of Europe and Asia and are gaining popularity due to their amazing benefits and soothing aroma. Geranium essential oil  is steam distilled from the leaves, flowers and stems of the geranium plant, scientifically known as Pelargonium Graveolens. There are many varieties of Geranium and the chemistry between oils varies, while the uses remain the same. Rose geranium essential oil is most commonly used in the making of cosmetics and perfumes. Many of the key components in Geranium are also found in Rose essential oil. Another well-known use of this oil is in diffusion or aromatherapy and its effectiveness to improve mental health. Holistic practitioners often recommend this o...

All of us no matter what age struggle with pain and inflammation in the body, whether it is post a workout, due to an exhausting day or because of a chronic condition. While popping a painkiller is the easier thing to do, it’s always a good idea to try natural solutions that do actually work. A lot of research now is pointing towards the effectiveness of using  essential oils for joint pain and inflammation .   Different Essential Oils have different benefits based on their inherent natural properties. Once you get a hang of which essential oil is right for you along with the thumb rules of blending, a lot of everyday problems at home can be handled using these potent plant extracts. Before you start researching the most important thing to know is, Essential oils are very strong, all of them need to be diluted in a base or carrier oil such as apricot before applying on skin.  Listed below are seven of the most effective essential oils for pain and inflammatio...

What does the Root or Mooladhara Chakra govern? ​ T h i s   c h a k r a   i s   l o c a t e d   a t   t h e   b o t t o m   o f   t h e   s p i n e, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae.  It is literally the foundation of the chakra system and its a health and proper functioning are an absolute prerequisite for living a balanced and fulfilled life. Just like the foundation or base of a building this chakra anchors the higher chakras and the human body to the Earth and the physical body. The word Mooladhara breaks down into two  Sanskrit words: "Moola" means root or source and "Adhara" means to support.   The Root Chakra governs a person's relationship with both physical necessities of life like food, water, shelter and also fundamental psychological factors required for mental health like trust, acceptance and comfort.  It covers whatever grounds you to stability in your life including basic needs as...

Nutmeg essential oil  is very effective in soothing joint pain, arthritis, and any sort of muscular pain in the body. It has anti-inflammatory properties and provides relief when applied on the affected area. It is considered a necessary part of Chinese medicine to use nutmeg oil to treat  inflammation  and abdominal pain. It helps to reduce swelling in joints which can be caused due to overexertion, arthritis and in those situations, this oil can be a blessing. It has been verified by many holistic practitioners too. You must check out  Luke Countiho’s  video on Nutmeg oil to know real-life experiences in the improvement of health after using the oil. Nutmeg Essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the  Myristica fragrans  plant.   This plant mostly grows in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India.  It has almost a warm, fresh, woody, spicy and pine-like aroma. Using it in Aromatherapy can have a hypnotic, uplifting effect and ...