Balsam fir essential oil is received by steam distillation from the needles and buds of the Siberian Fir, or the Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea). These are a type of conifer tree, looking like those ones that we usually bring to our houses for Christmas. Balsam fir oil is a pale yellow oil with light and fresh woody fragrance, which has quite a long history of usage for a variety of its medicinal benefits and properties, starting from preventing many respiratory system ailments and ending with easing joint pains and muscle cramps. (more…)
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Balsam Fir Essential Oil
August 13th, 2010 
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Tea Tree Essential Oil
June 24th, 2010 Katy 
Tea Tree Essential Oil is a very widely used essential oil produced by steam distillation from the leaves of a plant named Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) which is native to Australia. This plant received its name because centuries ago the leaves of this tree were used as a substitution for tea. Indigenous people of Australia have bee using leaves of tea tree externally to treat various skin problems, infections and other health conditions. (more…)
Myrrh Essential Oil
May 12th, 2010 Katy 
Myrrh essential oil is received from Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), an aromatic tree with beautiful white flowers that is native to such countries as Egypt, Yemen, Somalia and others. Myrrh oil is a warm steam distilled balsamic oil with earthy woody aroma and medium consistency. It was used for many centuries for fumigations, religious purposes or for preserving mummies, as well as a basic element for perfumes and herbal remedies for blood flow stimulation. It rooted deeply in Traditional Chinese Medicine and was used for treating wounds, muscular pains and other ailments. (more…)
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
March 26th, 2010 Katy 
Ylang Ylang essential oil is produced from a plant named Cananga odorata of the annonaceae family. This clear yellowish organic oil is quite popular nowadays and is widely used in aromatherapy and skin care products. It is produced by steam distillation and is famous for its delicate sweet floral or slightly fruity aroma. The name for this essential oil takes origins from the Malay word alang ilang that refers to fluttering flowers. Ylang Ylang oil is primarily used as a beauty product, but it also has lots of other various applications. It is available in the most of beauty and organic product shops around the globe. (more…)
Bergamot Essential Oil
March 6th, 2010 Katy 
Bergamot Essential Oil is obtained from the Bergamot tree (Citrus bergamia), which is a relative of orange and lemon trees. The technologies used for receiving this essential oil include steam distillation or cold pressing. Bergamot oil has light green or yellowing color, lemony fresh aroma and medium intensity fragrance. Bergamot oil production and trade originates from Italy. The fame of this miraculous herbal remedy spread around the world and reached China, where it became very common to use bergamot oil for its numerous healing properties and health benefits. (more…)
Sandalwood Essential Oil
February 26th, 2010 Katy 
Sandalwood essential oil is diluted from sandal tree (Santalum album), an evergreen tall tree with tiny purple-pink flowers and slim branches, native to Asia. The oil is commonly received by steam distillation and both its consistency and aroma are medium. Sandalwood oil has a little sweet delicate floral fragrance. In the epoch of Ancient Egypt this oil was used for embalming, and for centuries sandalwood oil has been widely used for perfumery and aromatherapy. (more…)
Rosemary Essential Oil
February 18th, 2010 Katy 
Rosemary essential oil is steam distilled clear yellowish oil of quite thin consistency and moderate fragrance intensity. It is distilled from the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis), a Mediterranean herb which has medicinal and culinary purposes. For centuries, the rosemary plant pale blue flowers, dark green rigid leaves and stems have been used for oil production and various therapeutic properties. (more…)
Lavender Extract and Lavender Oil
February 15th, 2010 Katy 
Lavender extract is quite a popular herbal remedy derived from the flowers of Lavandula officinalis. Lavender extract has been used for centuries as an effective natural cleansing agent, anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredient. Usually, the finest and the highest quality lavender extracts contain water, alcohol and the purest Lavender oil. Such extracts are very versatile and can be used with a great variety of purposes, from therapeutic to culinary. (more…)