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all about roman chamomile
Chamaemelum anthemic nobile Similar to German chamomile, Roman chamomile is a low-growing perennial herb that reaches up to 30cm in length. It is native to...
all about spearmint oil
The oil is taken from the flowers and leaves. History The ancient Greeks used it to scent their bath water and it had a reputation...
all about lime oil
History Known back as far as Roman times, the lime (or linden) tree – cherished for its attraction to honey bees – was the ancient...
all about tea tree oil
melaleuca alternifolia The oil is taken from all parts of the plant. History Native to Australia, this plant has been known since the dawn of...
all about sandalwood oil
santalum spicatum The oil is taken from the heartwood of the plant. History Mythical sandalwood has featured in ancient eastern and western religious observances...
all about rosemary oil
rosemarinus officinalis The oil is taken from the heartwood of the plant. History Regarded as sacred in many civilisations, rosemary has variously been used for...
all about rose oil
rosa damascena The oil is taken from the flowers. History The ‘Queen of the Flowers’ and its fragrance have been associated with love and feminine...
peppermint oil benefits that you didn’t know of
The oil comes from the flowering herb. History Peppermint is a native of the Mediterranean region. The world’s oldest surviving text, the ‘Ebers Papyrus,’ mentions...
all about patchouli oil
pogostemon cablin The oil is taken from the dried leaves. History The plant is native to Malaysia and India. It was placed between Indian cashmere...
all about oregano oil
origanum vulgare The oil is taken from the leaves or dried flowers of the plant. History The Ancient Greeks recognized the disinfectant and anti-bacterial properties...
all about sweet orange oil
citrus sinensis The oil is taken from the peel of the orange. History Mysteriously, although oranges were cultivated by the Chinese since 2500 BC, they...
all about lemon oil
The oil is extracted from the peel of the fruit.HistoryThe lemon tree hails from Asia but has been cultivated in Italy since at least the...
all about lavender oil
History Native to the Mediterranean, lavender is responsible for the birth of aromatherapy in our modern culture. Lavender has been used for centuries to freshen...
all about jasmine oil
The oil is extracted from the jasmine flower. History Native to the Himalayas and Asia, jasmine is considered to be a sacred flower. The Hindus...
all about helichrysum oil
The oil is taken from the flowers of the plant. History Also called Immortelle and Everlasting. The name comes from the Greek word helios (sun)...
all about geranium oil
elargonium graveolens Geranium is a small, tender, South African perennial whose essential oil was not distilled until the nineteenth century. Since it acts as a...