Sandalwood, with its deep rich woodsy aroma and soft nuances of sweetness, is a popular ingredient in incense because of its exotic and sensual undertones. Its ability to retain its fragrance for decades makes it a very popular scent additive for perfumes and beauty products. But the oil made from this exotic tree is also … Read more
Spearmint essential oil is the oil of choice for people who want to use peppermint essential oil but can’t tolerate peppermint’s high menthol content. Think of spearmint oil as peppermint light. It is mint that is high in carvone and limonene rather than menthol. This oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the spearmint … Read more
Fennel seed essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare). Sweet fennel seed oil is distilled form the seeds of F. vulgare var. dulce. Bitter fennel seed oil is made from F. vulgare subsp. piperitum. Both types of fennel seed essential oil have about the same chemical contituents; however, … Read more
Black pepper essential oil is steam distilled from the fruits of the Piper nigrum vine, which are commonly called peppercorns. It is used to treat arthritis, bacterial infections, digestive problems, colds, flu, congestion, edema, poor appetite, muscle spasms and to fend off free radical damage. This essential oil has analgesic, anti-arthritic, antibacterial, anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, … Read more
Green and red myrtle essential oils are steam distilled from the leaves of the Myrtus communis shrub. Green myrtle is grown and harvested in Corsica. Red myrtle is grown and harvested in North Africa. Green myrtle oil contains more linalool and myrtenyl acetate. It is better for the treatment of emotional distress. Red myrtle is … Read more
Each and every day, we struggle with slight imperfections and search for ways to conform to our own perception of what is beautiful. For some people, this may be relatively simple, however, for others it’s is always a constant battle. The war deep within us may have a huge effect on how we see and … Read more
Dill essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds or stems and leaves of dill plants, known botanically as Anethum graveolens. Dill seed essential oil and dill weed essential oil have very similar active constituents. They both contain limonene, d-carvone and a-phellandrene, along with a few other compounds. Dill seed oil is higher in limonene … Read more
Niaouli essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of a tree known botanically as Melaleuca quinquenervia syn. M. viridiflora. It is also called MQV essential oil. Niaouli oil is used to treat pain, malaise, viral and bacterial infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, digestive disorders, neuralgia, arthritis and skin conditions. It even kills intestinal parasites … Read more
Wintergreen essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the wintergreen shrub, which is also known as the checkerberry or teaberry shrub. The botanical name for this shrub is Gaultheria fragrantissima syn. G. procumbens. Wintergreen oil is used to treat pain, soothe muscle spasms, treat arthritis and gout, reduce inflammation, treat viral infections and … Read more
Palmarosa is part of the plant family Poaceae (Gramineae). The essential oil is distilled from the leaves of the plant. The key constituents (chemical components within the oil) are geraniol at typically 74.5-81.0%, geranyl acetate 0.5-10.7%, (EZ)-farnesol 0.5-6.1%, linalool at 2.6-4.5% and then various other components with lower percentages. The total makeup, even the minor … Read more