Time for Thyme -- the Benefits of the Herb and Essential Oil
Thyme is any aromatic perennial from the genus Thymus. A relative of oregano genus Origanum, thyme has both culinary and medicinal uses....
Get to the Root -- The Soothing Properties of Licorice and Marshmallow Root
Several of our products and teas contain licorice and/or marshmallow root. These herbs may most commonly be known in terms of their candy...
Herb Talk 2/21: Elder for Cold and Flu Prevention and Vitex Berry to Ease PMS and Menopause Discomfo
Today we hosted an herb talk at Be Kekoa Apothecary and FaceBook Live (Link: https://www.facebook.com/bekekoa/videos/663266614241079/). I...
Are Essential Oils Effective Against Viruses?
The common cold as well as the flu and other illnesses such as mononucleosis, chicken pox, and shingles are caused by viruses. A virus is...
An Easy (and Inexpensive) Immune Support Blend
Essential oils and herbs can offer both germ fighting and immune supportive properties and you don't necessarily have to purchase a...
Awesome Avocado (Persea gratissma) Oil and How it Benefits the Skin and Hair.
If you live in Southern California chances are when you hear the word avocado you're thinking guacamole NOT skin or hair care products....
Why Spice is Nice -- Get to Know Clove Essential Oil
This time of year pumpkin spice is all the rage. I see displays and posts and figure this was born out of the amazing benefits that...
3 Recipes for Back to School Success
As students head back to school they can face many challenges. New routines and sleep schedules, meeting new people, challenging classes,...
Thai Lime Time! Makrut Lime to the Rescue.
Perhaps you've used lime essential oil and love it. But Makrut lime (Citrus hystrix) is a little different, a little special. To me it't...
Lovely Lemon Essential Oil Offers Lots of Benefits
Lemons as well as lemon essential oil is refreshing and uplifting. It's great in diffuser blends, cleaning, products, and is found in Be...
