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What is Sandalwood
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Top 3 uses of Cassia
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Cassia is one of my favorite essential oil scents. I love adding Cassia to my perfume blends. Check out our top three uses of this oil below:
What is Helichrysum
Monday, June 4, 2018
Helichrysum
Italicum is a flowering plant of the daisy family. We
extract the oil from the flowers through steam distillation. It is found in the
rocky, dry terrain of the Mediterranean. Often picked by hand on the island of
Corsica it is known there as liquid stitches for its fast healing properties.
Top 3 uses of Thyme
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Wellness Wednesday: Cooking with Essential Oils
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
What is Lemon Essential Oil?
Monday, May 21, 2018
Lemon is of the citrus family and its oil is extracted using the cold pressed method from the rind. A descendant of the citron fruit it finds its origins rooted in south Asia. It has been used historically as a food flavoring, perfume, and a wide variety of medical uses. Its popularity brought it over to the new world with the first settlers and is grown from coast to coast.
What is Birch Essential Oil
Monday, May 14, 2018
Birch oil is steam distilled from the wood of the Birch tree. This fairly common hard wood tree can be found in northern temperate regions. The numerous healing and practical uses of this plant may help explain why was often considered spiritual in lots of modern and historical religions.
Top 3 Uses for Black Pepper
Thursday, May 10, 2018
What is Cardamom?
Monday, May 7, 2018
Cardamom is a type of ginger and the oil is steam distilled from the seeds. The plant was first recorded to have come from Sri-Lanka but soon became traded around the world through India. Now produced primarily in Guatemala this plant finds its way into many dishes and medicines around the world.
Top 3 uses of White Fir
Thursday, May 3, 2018
What is Tangerine?
Monday, April 30, 2018
Tangerine is of the citrus family and its oil is extracted using the cold pressed method from the rind. This smaller and sweeter cousin to the orange is a popular fruit and easily cultivated in any tropical or sub-tropical environment. The Tangerine is as tasty as it is good for you, so this popular fruit is grown all over the world.
Top 3 uses of Arborvitae
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Top 3 Uses of Basil
Thursday, April 19, 2018
What is Vetiver
Monday, April 16, 2018
Vetiver is a hardy grass that originated in India but quickly spread around the world due to its versatility and is easily grown in any tropical environment. The oil is extracted through steam distillation. Due to the hearty nature of the plant harvesting and distillation it can be difficult and time consuming. Its hearty nature is what makes it such a valuable plant not just for its oil but many practical uses in construction and environmental preservation.
Make and Take: Roller Bottle Wellness Blends
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Good morning!
Yesterday Robert and I hosted an essential oil make and take class on the topic of roller bottle wellness blends. These classes are great for beginners.
Top 3 uses for Wintergreen
Thursday, April 12, 2018
What is Bergamont?
Monday, April 9, 2018
Bergamot is a citrus fruit and we extract the oil from the
rind through the cold press process. This plants origin can be traced back to
Italy and primarily grown around the Mediterranean area. A kind of lemon orange
hybrid this fruit is finds it way in to many different dishes and drinks as
well as a healers kit.
What is Wild Orange
Monday, April 2, 2018
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| Wild Orange essential oil. |
Orange is a citrus
fruit and we extract the oil from the rind through the cold press process. The
orange needs a moderate temperature and plenty of water to grow but they can be
found growing all over the world. Easily one of the most recognizable fruits
the orange comes in countless varieties and we all have our favorite. Wild
orange oil is a very popular oil as its versatility makes it a staple in any
oil collection.
Beeswax Roundup
Saturday, March 31, 2018
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