Monthly Archives: January 2021
- Posted: January 28, 2021Read more »
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.
How can I use it?
- Posted: January 28, 2021Read more »
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.
How can I use it?
- Posted: January 27, 2021Read more »
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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- Posted: January 21, 2021Read more »
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
- Posted: January 21, 2021Read more »
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.
How can I use
- Posted: January 20, 2021Read more »
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
- Posted: January 13, 2021Read more »
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
- Posted: January 12, 2021Read more »
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.
How can I use it?
- Posted: January 11, 2021Read more »
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 it?
- Posted: January 06, 2021Read more »
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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