Archive for July, 2007
Neroli Essential Oil
Sunday, July 29th, 2007Oil properties:
neroli oil has a sweet, floral and slightly haunting aroma, the color is pale yellow and the viscosity is watery.
Most neroli oil that is sold worldwide is really not pure neroli oil, since the cost of this oil is high. Our neroli oil is sold as
a 20% blend, which is a higher concentration than […]
How Mint can be used in Aromatherapy
Thursday, July 26th, 2007Scientific Name: Mentha species
Family: Labiate
Description: There are more than 600 varieties of this rigorous perennial herb which cross-reproduces spontaneously producing new species. It also considered a weed. If space is limited plant in vases or confine roots with deep rocks. Height may vary from 10 cms to almost 1 meter Can grow horizontally. Pruning […]
Rosemary Essential Oil
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007Latin Name:Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear Consistency
Aromatic Description:
Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly medicinal.
Possible Uses: Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor
circulation, rheumatism.
Description:
rosemary is the dried leaves of the evergreen Rosmarinus officinalis. The slender, slightly curved leaves resemble
miniature curved pine needles. Normally hand harvested, […]
Bay Essential Oil
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007West Indian bay essential oil is extracted from the Pimenta racemosa (P. Acris, Myrcia Acris) tree, from the Myrtaceae family and
is also known as bay rum, wild cinnamon and bay berry
Oil properties:
The scent of bay oil is sweet, fresh and spicy. The oil is deep yellow in color and is of medium to watery
viscosity.
Origin of […]
Bergamot Essential Oil
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007bergamot essential oil is extracted from the tree Citrus bergamia (Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia) of the Rutaceae family and is
also known as bergamot orange.
Oil properties:
The scent of the oil is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality, and is reminiscent
of neroli and lavender oil. The color ranges from green to […]
Lemon Verbena
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007Scientific Name: Lippia citriodora or Aloysiatriphille Family: Verbeneacee
Description:
Perennial appreciated for its citrus perfumed leaves. Plant size
varies according to climate. Reaches 50 cms in mild zones. Planted near the
house for easy access, leaves should be rubbed between fingers for maximum
perfume.
Trunk: Expert pruning needed to control this
straight but somewhat disorderly plant Foliage: Leaves grow in groups of […]
