Tea tree is sometimes called by its genus name of Melaleuca. The tree is native to Australia and can also be grown in South Africa for its oil. To extract…

Sweet marjoram essential oil (Origanum majorana) is quite underrated. Of course, this herb has been used for centuries for medicinal and culinary purposes. As I came to love this beautiful…

Most essential oils are quite ‘thin’ – they drip easily from their bottle. Others are quite thick, viscous like honey, and that can make them clog up diffusers and difficult…

Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides or Vetiveria zizanioides) is a grass that is grown in Réunion, Comoro and Java for its essential oil. The oil is steam distilled from the plant’s roots.…

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is steam distilled from the bark of the cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum. The bark oil is generally preferred over Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil.…

I chose Roman chamomile for the Titch Haven logo (that’s right – it’s not a daisy!) as this oil has beautiful calming properties. I thought it was the perfect representation…

Why 'positive thinking' can actually be working against you to feel happy. In modern society, we are trained to 'think positive'. Expressing our 'negative' emotions is often frowned upon and…

Geranium is a common plant to find in our gardens, especially since it is pretty easy to grow! I never particularly liked the smell of the plant, so when I…

Bergamot has been my most favourite essential oil since I was a teenager. Its aroma never fails to lift me up and calm me down – what a perfect combination…

With Christmas around the corner, what better time is there to discuss the fir essential oils! Fir trees differ from pine and spruce as their needles are flat and grow…