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“And that orange made me so happy, as ordinary things often do” ~ Wendy Cope Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis Aroma: Fresh, fruity, sweet, and citrusy Botanical Family: Rutaccea Extraction Method: Cold pressed from rind Key Constituents: Limonene, Myrcene Oranges have an old history of being used to treat many bodily ailments. In 1498, Vasco de Gama, a Portuguese explorer, was …
“I like to keep myself wrapped in layers of sleep and wait for the geraniums.” ~ Ursula Hegi Scientific Name: Pelargonium graveolens Aroma: Sweet, green, citrus-rosy, fresh Botanical Family: Geraniaceae Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the leaves Key Constituents: Citronellol, Geraniol, Citronellyl Formate, Linolol Geranium essential oil is well known today for being used in …
“Here’s flowers for you: hot lavender, mints, savory, and marjoram.” ~ Shakespeare Scientific Name: Mentha piperita Aroma: Crisp, cool, fresh, minty Botanical Family: Lamiaceae Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves and stems Key Constituents: Menthol, Menthone, Menthofuran, 1.8-Cineole, Isomenthone, Neomenthol, Pulegone, Menthyl Acetate Peppermint dates back to at least 1500BC and is one of the most highly regarded and …
“If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” ~ Annonymous Scientific Name: Citrus lemon Aroma: Sweet, sharp, clear, and citrusy Botanical Family: Rutaceae Extraction Method: Cold pressed from rind Key Constituents: Limonene, Gamma-Terpinene, Alpha-pinene, Beta-Pinene, Sabinene The origin of lemons is not completely known, but they are thought to have originated from India. What is known is …
Essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds that are generated within flowers, roots, trees, shrubs, bushes, and seeds. The power of essential oils comes from the active constituents that the plant contains. The constituents of a plant are naturally occurring chemicals that give them their specific health-supporting properties. Essential oils have a unique ability to penetrate …
“There’s Rosemary for you, that’s for remembrance! Pray you, love, remember.” ~ Shakespeare Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Aroma: Herbacious, strong, camphorous, with woody-balsamic and evergreen undertones Botanical Family: Labiatae Extraction Method: Steam distillation from leaves Key Constituents: Eucalyptol, Camphor, Alpha-pinene, Beta-Pinene, Camphene, Borneol, Limonene Rosemary essential oil is one of the most well known and broadly …
“Lavender is for lovers true” ~ Clement Robinson Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia Aroma: Floral, sweet, herbacious, balsamic, and woody undertones Botanical Family: Lamiaceae Extraction Method: Steam distillation from flowering top Key Constituents: Linalyl Acetate, Linalol, Cis-Beta-Ocimene, Trans-Beta-Ocimene, Terpinen-4-ol Lavender essential oil is one of the most well-known essential oils, and is often known as the “Swiss Army Knife of …
Facebook Instagram Youtube Envelope Essential oils have been woven throughout history for thousands of years. Throughout the ages, essential oils have been used to provide support for the body, mind, and spirit. Many people today, all over the world, find essential oils to support them in wonderful ways. This post is going to cover some …
Facebook Instagram Youtube Envelope We can all agree that quality matters! A very large portion of the oils that you will find on store shelves and at various online sites are adulterated, filled with synthetic chemicals and fragrances, and are unethically sourced. This makes them impure. Cheap oils purchased online or …