Explaining Essential Oils- Lemon

Lemon Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus Limon

What is it?

Lemon essential oil is made from extracting the oils lemon rinds by using a cold-press. It is a favored among essential oil users because it is natural, inexpensive and has a wide variety of uses.

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Explaining Essential Oils- Patchouli

Patchouli Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

What is it?

Patchouli is a perennial herb with pastel pink flowers that is typically found in the tropical regions of Asia. Patchouli essential oil is made by extracting through steam distillation of dried leaves.

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Explaining Essential Oils- Ginger

Ginger Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

What is it?

Ginger Essential Oil is extracted from the roots of the Zingiber officinale herb. It is named after the Greek term “zingiberis” which means “horn shaped.”

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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” which is actually a compound called an

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 uses.

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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 and Juliet with the phrase "A rose

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?

Natural

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.

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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.  

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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?

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