Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is steam distilled from the bark of the cinnamon tree. The bark oil is generally preferred over Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil. However, oil distilled from cinnamon
Ginger is a member of the same plant family that includes tumeric and cardamom. It is found throughout the world especially in Asia and Africa. The scientific name of the plant is Zingiber officinale. Ginger
Bergamot oil is extracted from the rinds of citrus fruit (Citrus bergamia) that grow on bergamot orange trees. The scientific name of bergamot is Citrus aurantium var. or Citrus bergamia. It is a
With a name like passion flower, it can only be something kind, gentle and calming from nature. While that doesn’t hold true for all sweet names, it does hold true
Valerian is a perennial flower The scientific name of this beneficial plant is Valeriana officialis and although there are over 250 varieties of this plant, many of the side effects and medical
The essential oil of sandalwood is extracted through steam distillation of wood from matured sandalwood trees which are 40-80 years old, although 80 years is preferred. The older the tree,
Black pepper essential oil (Piper nigrum) is steam-distilled from the berries (peppercorn) of the Piperceae. However, it’s an oil high in monoterpenes, a chemical constituent know to have a powerful impact
This essential oil is obtained from the peels of orange by cold compression. Although most of you know the common name of oranges, you may not know the botanical name, Citrus sinensis. The
The perennial lemon balm plant is a member of the mint family.Its Known officially as Melissa officinalis, it is sometimes referred to as common balm or balm mint. Its leaves, which have
Basil essential oil is a type of essential oil commonly used in aromatherapy. Sourced from the Ocimum basilicum plant, The leaves and seeds of the basil plant are the important medicinal parts of this herb, which is regularly
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