Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Cedarwood
Essential Oil of Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) Sourced and distilled in the beautiful Atlas Mountains, Cedrus atlantica is one of the rare Cedarwood species from Morocco. Supports nervous, respiratory, muscle, and joint function while promoting feelings of relaxation. Also assists against acne associated with teenagers and loss of hair associated with old age. Note: Base. Odour [...]
Essential Oil of Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) A close cousin to the common edible carrot, Carrot Seed oil is derived from the hairy seeds of an annual herb with a small, inedible white root. The lacy leaves are topped by white flowers with purple centres. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of Carrot Seed: Earthy. [...]
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Essential Oil of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) The plant is a perennial reed-like shrub growing about 4 m from fleshy rhizomes. Flowers are small, yellow with purple tips, followed by a 1 cm long seed capsules. Note: Top. Odour of Essential Oil of Cardamom: Warming, sweet, spicy with a woody, balsamic undertone. Colour of Essential Oil [...]
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Essential Oil of Camphor (White) (Cinnamomum camphora) A tall, handsome evergreen tree up to 30 metres in height. Its many branches bear clusters of small white flowers and later red berries. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Camphoraceous, strong, bitter and medicinal. Colour of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Clear. Source of [...]
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Essential Oil of Cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendroni or Melaleuca cajeputi) A tall evergreen tree up to 30 m high with thick pointed leaves and white flowers. The trunk is flexible with a whitish spongy bark that flakes off easily. Note: Top. Odour of Essential Oil of Cajuput: Camphorous, medical, slightly fruity. Colour of Essential Oil of [...]
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Essential Oil of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Woody vine up to 5 m), with heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. The berries turn from red to black as they ripen. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of Black Pepper: Warm and spicy. Colour of Essential Oil of Black Pepper: Clear to pale olive. Source [...]
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Essential Oil of Bergamot (Citrus aurantium or Citrus bergamia) This is a small tree, about 4.5 metres tall with smooth oval leaves. The fruit is small and round which ripens from green to yellow. It is similar to a small orange. Note: Top. Odour of Essential Oil of Bergamot: Sweet and citrus, with a hint [...]
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Essential Oil of Benzoin (Styrax benzoin/tonkinesis) This large tropical tree grows up to 20m tall with pale green citrus-like leaves, that are whitish underneath. It releases a balsamic resin when the trunk is cut. The resin hardens on exposure to air. Note: Base. Odour of Essential Oil of Benzoin: Rich, sweet, vanilla-like. Colour of Essential [...]
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Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda) (Monarda fistulosa) A perennial plant with square-shaped stems, the leaves are fuzzy and toothed. It has bright red flowers ranging from one to three inches. When crushed the leaves are very fragrant. Note: Top. Odour of Essential Oil of Bee Balm (Monarda): Sweet, citrus with hint of floral. Source [...]
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The ancients understood the symbiosis of the mind and body, each having profound and inter-related effects on the other. In her book Aromatherapy and the Mind, Julia Lawless points out, “At one time, incense was burned upon temple alters and at household shrines on a daily basis, fragrant flowers were strewn on the floors of [...]
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