Aroma: Sweet, penetrating, camphor—likeThis Indonesian tree, also called the swamp tree, produces an aromatic oil derived from the leaves and twigs. It is traditionally mixed with almond and olive oils to relieve sunburn. The oil, which is colorless and liquid, only has therapeutic valuable only in its pure form. However, it is often adulterated with other oils. It should only be used externally, and not by pregnant women. Used in herbal medicine in the tropics to get relief from skin infe...
Aroma: Sweet, penetrating, camphor—likeThis Indonesian tree, also called the swamp tree, produces an aromatic oil derived from the leaves and twigs. It is traditionally mixed with almond and olive oils to relieve sunburn. The oil, which is colorless and liquid, only has therapeutic valuable only in its pure form. However, it is often adulterated with other oils. It should only be used externally, and not by pregnant women. Used in herbal medicine in the tropics to get relief from skin infe...
Botanical Name (Acorus Calamus)Aroma: Pungent, bitter, tangyUsed universally in herbal medicine, this herb is attributed with shamanic qualities in Native American folk medicine. The rhizome has an intensely aromatic fragrance and a tangy, pungent and bitter taste. In Ayurveda Calamus is considered an aromatic, bitter tonic which stimulates appetite and digestion and is a nervine sedative.In contemporary medicine it has spasmolytic, carminative and sedative effects, in addition to being external...
Botanical Name (Acorus Calamus)Aroma: Pungent, bitter, tangyUsed universally in herbal medicine, this herb is attributed with shamanic qualities in Native American folk medicine. The rhizome has an intensely aromatic fragrance and a tangy, pungent and bitter taste. In Ayurveda Calamus is considered an aromatic, bitter tonic which stimulates appetite and digestion and is a nervine sedative.In contemporary medicine it has spasmolytic, carminative and sedative effects, in addition to being external...
Botanical Name: (Calendula officinalis)Makes an excellent base for salves, facial creams and many other cosmetics. Gentle, cooling, and soothing, calendula oil is successful in repairing dry and damaged skin. Skin inflammations, rashes, diaper irritations, and other skin disorders are quelled with this soothing essential oil. Makes a wonderful baby's oil since it is exceptional useful for those with sensitive skin.Calendula Herbal Oil has long been recognized for use homoeopathic preparation...
Botanical Name: (Calendula officinalis)Makes an excellent base for salves, facial creams and many other cosmetics. Gentle, cooling, and soothing, calendula oil is successful in repairing dry and damaged skin. Skin inflammations, rashes, diaper irritations, and other skin disorders are quelled with this soothing essential oil. Makes a wonderful baby's oil since it is exceptional useful for those with sensitive skin.Calendula Herbal Oil has long been recognized for use homoeopathic preparation...
Botanical Name: (Cinnamomum camphora)Aroma: Fresh, piercing, sharpCamphor has a bitter, pungent taste, and is slightly cold to the touch like menthol leaves. Known to numb the peripheral sensory nerves, it is also slightly antiseptic. Though not readily absorbed by the mucous membrane, but is easily absorbed by the subcutaneous tissue.It stimulates the intellectual centres and prevents narcotic drugs taking effect, but in cases of nervousness it has a soothing and quieting effect. Interestingly,...
Botanical Name: (Cinnamomum camphora)Aroma: Fresh, piercing, sharpCamphor has a bitter, pungent taste, and is slightly cold to the touch like menthol leaves. Known to numb the peripheral sensory nerves, it is also slightly antiseptic. Though not readily absorbed by the mucous membrane, but is easily absorbed by the subcutaneous tissue.It stimulates the intellectual centres and prevents narcotic drugs taking effect, but in cases of nervousness it has a soothing and quieting effect. Interestingly,...
Aroma: Warm, leafy, spicyA perennial, reed—like herb, cardamom grows wild and is cultivated in India and Ceylon. Cardamom oil is non—toxic and non—irritant as well as non—sensitizing. It has very strong antiseptic and anti—microbial properties as well.The therapeutic properties of cardamom oil are antiseptic, digestive, diuretic, stimulant, and tonic. Cardamom oil is most beneficial to the digestive system, boosting digestion by stimulating the whole digestive syste...
Aroma: Warm, leafy, spicyA perennial, reed—like herb, cardamom grows wild and is cultivated in India and Ceylon. Cardamom oil is non—toxic and non—irritant as well as non—sensitizing. It has very strong antiseptic and anti—microbial properties as well.The therapeutic properties of cardamom oil are antiseptic, digestive, diuretic, stimulant, and tonic. Cardamom oil is most beneficial to the digestive system, boosting digestion by stimulating the whole digestive syste...
Botanical Name (Cinnamomum Cassia)Aroma: Warm, bold, spicyCassia is a small shrub that grows in regions of the upper Nile of North Africa and Arabia. The ancient Egyptian doctors used Cassia over 3500 years ago for their royal patients and the elite. It was also used by the Arabian physicians as far back 9th century A.D. After being introduced to Europe during the Crusades, its popularity as an herbal remedy exploded. While available as single product, Cassia is often combined with a variety of...
Botanical Name (Cinnamomum Cassia)Aroma: Warm, bold, spicyCassia is a small shrub that grows in regions of the upper Nile of North Africa and Arabia. The ancient Egyptian doctors used Cassia over 3500 years ago for their royal patients and the elite. It was also used by the Arabian physicians as far back 9th century A.D. After being introduced to Europe during the Crusades, its popularity as an herbal remedy exploded. While available as single product, Cassia is often combined with a variety of...
Aroma: Herbal and floralCatnip is an invaluable remedy for respiratory infections (used in aromatherapy) — taken as a hot tea it increases perspiration and effectively brings down fevers, and acts as a decongestant. Catnip should be taken frequently at the first signs of colds or flu, and is also helpful in bronchitis and asthma, as well as eruptive infections such as chicken pox measles.Throughout history, catnip has been used by man to produce a calming, sedate state of mind, without int...
Aroma: Herbal and floralCatnip is an invaluable remedy for respiratory infections (used in aromatherapy) — taken as a hot tea it increases perspiration and effectively brings down fevers, and acts as a decongestant. Catnip should be taken frequently at the first signs of colds or flu, and is also helpful in bronchitis and asthma, as well as eruptive infections such as chicken pox measles.Throughout history, catnip has been used by man to produce a calming, sedate state of mind, without int...
Aroma: Rich, woody, dryThe wood of this evergreen is hard and strongly aromatic because of the high percentage of essential oil it contains, which is where the essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. The oil was used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming, cosmetics, and perfumery, while in the East it has been used for infections, as a preservative, and as an incense.Medicinal properties include being antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, and fungicidal, which is why it?s perfect as an ant...
