Explaining Essential Oils- Vanilla

Vanilla Oil

Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia

What is it?

Vanilla is made from vanilla beans. Vanilla extract is made by extracting the vanilla flavor with alcohol and is different from vanilla “essential oil” whi

Explaining Essential Oils- Clove Essential Oil

Clove Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum

What is it?

Clove essential oil is extracted from the dried flowers of the clove tree. It is used both in culinary dishes and also for medical

Explaining Essential Oils- Rose Essential Oil

Rose Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Rosa

What is it?

Roses are arguably one of the most favored scents of all time, even dating back to the time of Shakespeare where he referenced roses in Romeo

Explaining Essential Oils- Thyme

Thyme Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris

What is it?

Thyme is a perennial herb that has been used for centuries in various different cultures for culinary and medicinal uses. It is also a major source of nectar to honeybees.

How can I use it?

Explaining Essential Oils- Sweet Orange

Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus X sinensis

What is it?

Sweet orange essential oil is a cold pressed oil extracted from the rind of oranges. It is a favorite ingredient in many aromatherapy blends and can also be used as a food additive.

Explaining Essential Oils- Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi

What is it?

Grapefruit is a citrus essential oil that is cold pressed. It has an energizing tropical scent that can be used both aromatically and topically and even in foods and beverages.  

How can I use

Explaining Essential Oils- Cedarwood

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica

What is it?

Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from cedar trees and is an earthy smelling oil similar to sandalwood.

How can I use it?

Explaining Essential Oils- Rosemary

Rosemary Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Salvia rosmarinus

What is it?

Rosemary is an herb that is similar to oregano, thyme and basil. It is one of the most popular seasonings in Mediterranean culture and is one of the main ingredients

Explaining Essential Oils- Peppermint

Peppermint Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita

What is it?

Peppermint is categorized as a perennial herb. It gets its scientific name “Mentha” because of the Greek legend of a

Explaining Essential Oils- Lemongrass