Month: January 2022

Myrrh oil comes from a dried resin extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree, which belongs to the Commiphora plant genus. Just like frankincense, myrrh also comes from the Burseraceae plant family.  Native to Northern Africa and the Middle East, particularly Read More …

Myrtle essential oil is obtained by the steam distillation of the myrtle plant’s flowers, leaves, and stem, which is called Myrtus Communis in the botanical world. Its main constituents are Cineol, Myrtenol, Pinene, Myrtenyl Acetate, Geraniol, Linalool, Camphene, and Borneol. The Read More …

Perilla essential oil is derived from the leaves of the perilla plant with the use of the steam distillation method. Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton. is rich in essential oils, fatty acids, flavonoids, and other ingredients. Perillene, limonene, myristicin, beta-caryophyllene, linalool, myristicin, Read More …

Palo Santo Essential Oil is gaining more widespread use within holistic aromatherapy. However, there is great concern regarding the sustainability of Palo Santo Essential Oil. When purchasing the oil, it is very important that you ensure that you are purchasing Read More …

Pennyroyal is also known as pulegium, pudding grass, mosquito plant, squaw mint, and European pennyroyal. It is a perennial herb native to Europe, as well as parts of Asia. An American species, Hedeoma pulegioides, is closely related and is also used Read More …

Ravensara or Madagascar camphorwood is a spice tree native to Asia. With the scientific name “Cinnamomum camphora cineoliferum“, raventsara is often confused with the ravensara (scientific name: Ravensara aromatic) but their medicinal properties are quite distinct. The essential oil is extracted with the Read More …