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MYRRH OIL

Our organically crafted Myrrh Essential Oil is hydro distilled from the wildcrafted rich resin of the small, thorny Commiphora myrrha trees growing in the arid, sunny Somalian landscape. Myrrh Oil has a warm, sweet-earthy, smooth, dense, rich aroma with excellent fixative properties and can be used effectively in aromatherapy and natural perfume blends.

Commiphora myrrha trees, with knotted boughs, trifoliate aromatic leaves and delicate white flowers, are native to northern India and North Africa. The trunk exudes a natural oleoresin when pierced, and the pale yellow liquid hardens into reddish-brown droplets known as Myrrh. An ingredient of incense used for religious ceremonies and fumigations by the ancient Egyptians, it was also an ingredient of the famous Egyptian perfume kyphi, and was an important ingredient in embalming. It was reputed to reduce wrinkles and preserve a youthful complexion. Egyptian women used myrrh in their facial preparations (it has a slightly cooling effect on the skin, and so would be especially useful in a hot dry climate).

The significant history of Myrrh dates back thousands of years and records its extensive use in healing preparations, perfumery, incense, and ritualistic ceremonies. Myrrh‘s therapeutic properties are frequently mentioned in the old and new testaments, the Koran, and in Greek and Roman texts. As described by the new testament, Myrrh resin was one of the gifts brought by the Magi to the baby Jesus (the others being Gold and Frankincense).REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Commiphora resins contain an exceptionally wide array of molecules, from the most volatile aromatic monoterpenes to the weightier sesquiterpene compounds – constituents that possess valuable therapeutic and skincare properties still widely used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine today. Myrrh Essential Oil is also wonderful for helping mature skin issues such as redness and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and scars when added to a carrier oil or lotion. Along with its deeply skin healing properties, Myrrh Oil is also helpful in managing minor pain and inflammation as well as helping to promote healthy lung activity. In an oral blend, a Myrrh gargle or mouth rinse can help support gum health. This essential oil can also help mitigate the effect of a painful menstrual cycle by supporting overall uterine health. Myrrh Essential Oil strengthens the immune system and has an overall beneficial effect on the digestive system.

Emotionally and energetically, Myrrh Essential Oil is often used during meditation to create a relaxing and uplifting atmosphere. When diffused, Myrrh Oil can help relieve nervous tension and bring about feelings of strength. It can also help with overthinking and stabilize a distracted mind.Commiphora myrrha3453

MYRTLE OIL

Our organically crafted Green Myrtle Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of flowering Myrtus communis plant growing wild in the dry, rocky mountains of Corsica. Sacred to the gods, employed in worship, and appearing in prophesies, Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is renowned in many cultures and across time for its scent and beauty.

We carry both Green Myrtle and Red Myrtle Herbal & Ayurvedic Product > Essential & Aromatic Oils distilled from the Myrtus communis plant. Green Myrtle comes from Corsica whereas Red Myrtle typically comes from either Morocco or Albania. Green Myrtle also has a more significant percentage of Myrtenyl acetate and Linalool, compared to Red Myrtle‘s higher percentage of 1,8-Cineole, making it a particularly versatile oil and especially beneficial for the lungs. Both are soft and lovely oils to use during a cold or flu to reduce tension, congestion, and muscle pains.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Myrtle Essential Oil can bring balance and rejuvenation to both mind and body. It is a wonderful oil to add to a diffuser, bath, or body lotion. Besides being wonderful for supporting the respiratory system, Green Myrtle Oil is excellent in skincare formulations and imparts an elegant scent. Its antimicrobial activity can help keep germs at bay and may help inhibit the viruses encountered in daily life. It is also antifungal and known to help combat Candida. Myrtle‘s properties make it useful for bringing soothing relief to numerous types of red, irritated conditions.

Emotionally and energetically, Green Myrtle Essential Oil can promote a positive, harmonious, and calming atmosphere. It can help soothe nerves and calm an overactive mind, thus making it a great sleep aid. Myrtle can also clear the mind when it feels foggy and may help relieve headaches. Myrtus communis is traditionally associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and perfect for promoting love and intimacy, especially if combined with Jasmine.Myrtus communis3461

MARJORAM SWEET OIL

Our organically crafted Marjoram Essential Oil, also called Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil, is steam distilled from the beautiful, green aromatic flowers and leaves of the Origanum marjorana herb, cultivated in rural Egypt. With a fresh, herbaceous-green, woodsy, slightly medicinal aroma, Sweet Marjoram Oil is a superior choice for digestive and respiratory blends.

Native to the Mediterranean, Sweet Marjoram is a bushy perennial herb with hairy leaves that is cultivated throughout Europe. Sweet Marjoram‘s name means joy of the mountains for its refreshing and alluring properties. Plants in the botanical family Labiatae – including Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme – have a special predilection for dry rocky slopes, open spaces, and sunny mountains, found in the median climatic regions around the Mediterranean Sea.

Popularly known as Knotted Marjoram, Origanum marjorana is highly perfumed and has thick trusses of dainty white, pale mauve, or purple flowers, which make it one of the most decorative plant in the herbs garden. It also represents good value since the leaves dry or freeze well for culinary use, and the flowers may be dried for long-lasting arrangements or potpurri. In warm climates, where it originates, Knotted Marjoram is a perennial, but it must be treated as a half-hardy annual in colder condition.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Along with helping soothe unwanted muscle spasms, Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil is a powerful immune support and welcome when looking to reduce minor pain and inflammation. This essential oil is helpful in reducing the presence of unwanted bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Sweet Marjoram Oil is also great to use when needing support during a minor allergic reaction. Knotted Marjoram Oil is also known in traditional medicine for its ability to restore hormonal balance and regulate the menstrual cycle. It also acts as an excellent sleep aid and can help encourage relaxation before sleep.

Emotionally and energetically, Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil is warming and calming. This essential oil is pleasantly stimulating to the nervous system and often provides a general feeling of well-being.rnRelaxing, warming, and comforting, Sweet Marjoram helps to calm obsessive thinking, ease emotional craving and revitalize the body.Origanum majorana5251

MAY CHANG (LITSEA CUBEBA) OIL

Our organically crafted May Chang Essential Oil is steam distilled from the ripe berries of the short Litsea cubeba evergreen tree, growing wild in certain parts of India. Also known as Mountain Pepper, Exotic Verbena and Tropical Verbena, the Litsea cubeba tree is known for its scented flowers and foliage, and small berries shaped like peppers. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil has a powerful, clean, fresh, sweet-green, lemon-like aroma with light woody-floral undertones. The aroma is often compared to Lemongrass, though it is considered by many to be finer, and may be the better choice from a purely aromatic standpoint.

A small tropical tree, Litsea is native to China and is used to block the wind. Its fragrant flowers and leaves have a similar aroma to Lemongrass. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is characterized by its high Citral content (up to 85%) which accounts for its dominant lemony aroma. May Chang Oil has uplifting properties, and it has a strong effect on promoting mental and physical well-being. In Chinese medicine, this essential oil is useful to help alleviate symptoms associated with women’s monthly cycles and supporting relief of muscle tension and inflammation such as tendinitis where heat needs to be cleared.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Bright, lemony, and energizing, May Chang is most commonly known for its usefulness in dealing with skin problems. This essential oil’s astringent properties make it a lovely choice in facial toners for acne management and general skin rejuvenation, when used at a low dilution as it is rich in aldehydes. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is also helpful in supporting healthy lung and airway activity, primarily relating to unwanted congestion. This essential oil is helpful in reducing the presence of uninvited bacterial, viral, and fungal activity. Its powerful aroma is also used as an inhalant to combat the woes of seasonal maladies. With a fresh lemony and green aroma, Litsea Oil is often used in air fresheners and toiletries. It replaces synthetic citral in many fragrances.

Emotionally and energetically, May Chang Essential Oil clears and uplifts. This essential oil encourages mental clarity by clearing the mind and improving levels of concentration. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is often used as an oil for sleep support.Litsea cubeba2371

MANDARIN OIL

Our organically crafted Mandarin Essential Oil is cold pressed from the bright, fresh peel of fully ripened, mature Citrus reticulata fruits growing in orchards that dot parts of the sunny, warm southern Italian countryside. Our Mandarin Oil has an unusual zesty and refreshing citrus aroma with lemony, tangy-sweet top notes that will add brightness and charm to any natural perfumery compositions.

Like other citrus peel oils, chemical analysis of the Mandarin Oil reveals the main constituent as Limonene plus nearly a dozen tart, citrusy aldehydes at low concentrations that nonetheless contribute significantly to the overall aroma.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Along with promoting a healthy digestive system, Mandarin Essential Oil can help reduce the presence of unwanted bacterial and viral activity. This essential oil can help ease unwelcome muscle spasms as well as help support healthy lung and airway function. Mandarin Oil is often recommended for use in a diffuser blend when working to ease cold and flu symptoms, especially when looking to relieve chest and sinus congestion. It can also be added to various skin care formulations to smooth the skin and add natural beauty.

Mandarin Essential Oil can also assist in recirculating stagnant, blocked energy. The essential oil calms emotional distress and is immensely supportive when one is working through situational anxiety or depression. Mandarin Orange Oil is so mild and effective it can be used safely in aromatherapy for every member of the family. Emotionally and energetically, Mandarin Essential Oil reduces the negative effects of daily stress, promotes deep, restful sleep, and supports feelings of contentment and well being.Citrus reticulata3421

MANUKA OIL

Our organically crafted Manuka Essential Oil, also commonly known as New Zealand Tea Tree Oil, is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the flowering Leptospermum scoparium ct East Cape shrub. Manuka Oil has been treasured for centuries by the Maori people, who are indigenous to New Zealand, where the low shrub originates.

There are three phenotypes of Manuka originating in New Zealand and only one of these is rich in the highly sought-after triketones. In fact, Manuka essential oilu2019s claim to fame lies in its high triketone content which is specific to the East Cape of New Zealand where the tree’s ability to cope with harsh environmental conditions is legendary.

Triketones are key antagonists to gram-positive bacteria (more so than Tea Tree) and are present in elevated levels only in the Manuka found in the East Cape’s unique ecosystem. The creative strategies used by aromatic plants such as Manuka to survive and thrive are complex, innovative and adaptable. These life-affirming qualities are advantageous for everyone – aromatically, physically and metaphorically – making Manuka a superb ally for health and well-being.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Although the plant is sometimes called a Tea Tree, Manuka Oil differs in composition, source, and origin from the ubiquitous and heavily marketed Tea Tree Oil. Like Tea Tree Oil, however, Manuka Oil has many wonderful uses on the skin, including calming red, inflamed areas and soothing irritation caused by nature’s pests. From aiding in skin regeneration, itching, acne and even muscle soreness, Manuka Oil is a medicine cabinet must-have. Manuka Oil is also being researched for its anti-photoaging effects and antioxidant activity against skin inflammation induced by UV radiation. This essential oil is also a lovely choice for helping to boost the immune system and may even help the body maintain normal reactions to allergens. Manuka Essential Oil is considered broad spectrum for fighting viral and fungal infections, making it excellent for reducing unwanted microbial activity.

Emotionally and energetically, Manuka Essential Oil uplifts and invigorates. This essential oil refreshes the mind, body, and spirit, helping to reduce both emotional and physical fatigue. Manuka Oil also makes a lovely choice for helping to promote calmness and aid with sleep issues.Leptospermum scoparium5239

MARJORAM SPANISH OIL

Our organically crafted Spanish Marjoram Essential Oil, also called Mastic Thyme Essential Oil, is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the Thymus mastichina herb, cultivated in Spain. With its bright powerful scent, Spanish Marjoram Oil makes a nice addition to topical salves and stimulating diffuser blends.

Native to the Iberian Peninsula of Portugal and Spain, Spanish Marjoram is a wild growing Mediterranean herb, popular with herbalists the world over. Its appearance is actually more similar to Thyme than Marjoram, which is reflected in the plant’s botanical name: Thymus Mastichina.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Traditionally used in Spain and Portugal as an infusion to ease coughs, colds and influenza, Spanish Marjoram as an essential oil is used in a plethora of immune boosting treatments. When blended in a carrier oil and massaged on to the chest, Spanish Marjoram Oil will help to boost circulation and strengthen immunity to common coughs and colds – perfect during the winter months. Along with helping to ease unwanted muscle spasms (anti-inflammatory), Spanish Marjoram Essential Oil is helpful for reducing minor pain and inflammation (analgesic) as well as reducing the presence of unwelcome bacteria or fungal growth (anti-bacterial). Mastic Thyme Essential Oil‘s pungent and herbal fragrance has a fortifying effect on the mind and if used in steam inhalation or a diffuser, will help to energise and lift lethargy.

Emotionally and energetically, this gorgeously aromatic Thymus mastichina Essential Oil is grounding and calming. It also has a calming and soothing effect that helps reduce nervousness and relieves anxiety and depression. Spanish Marjoram Oil also helps promote restful sleep, making it ideal for people who suffer from insomnia.Thymus mastichina3429

LEMONGRASS OIL

Our organically crafted East Indian Lemongrass Essential Oil is steam distilled from the rich, spicy green grasses of the Cymbopogon flexuosus plant cultivated in the rural countryside of southern India. This is a fine Lemongrass Essential Oil variety, with a delightfully bold, lemony aroma; and exceptional therapeutic properties. Lemongrass Essential Oil is used in holistic aromatherapy for a number of applications including use in formulations to help purify and reduce the presence of unwanted bacteria, microbes, or fungus.

A tall, perennial plant, Lemongrass has a subtle citrus flavor and is used in Asian cuisine in soups, teas, and curries as well as with fish, poultry, beef, and seafood. Lemongrass Essential Oil is naturally comprised of 70% of the aldehydes Geranial and Neral, also collectively known as Citral. There are two principal varieties of Lemongrass: East Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, and West Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). While both can be used interchangeably, West Indian Lemongrass is more suitable for cooking; however East Indian Lemongrass has higher solubility in alcohol and is therefore largely used in the perfume industry.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

In addition to helping reduce unwanted bacteria, microbes, or fungus, Lemongrass Essential Oil is also known to help manage minor pain and inflammation, work to ease situational depression, and help support healthy digestion. Within skin care applications, Lemongrass Essential Oil is used for its astringent properties. Its Limonene content can help to dissolve excess oil. It is also purifying and toning to the skin, and is frequently used in skin care products for these benefits. Because of its high Citral and Geraniol content, East Indian Lemongrass Oil is known to repel bugs such as mosquitoes and ants.

Emotionally and energetically, Lemongrass Essential Oil can invite comfort during difficult emotional transitions, and encourage motivation during times of anxiety, stress and depression. The stimulating and refreshing aroma also uplifts and relaxes, assisting in both reducing fatigue and energizing the mind. When diffused or used in an aroma inhaler, Lemongrass Oil may help support concentration and give an energy boost.Cymbopogon flexuosus3405

LENTISQUE LEAF (MASTIC) OIL

Our organically crafted Lentisque Leaf Essential Oil, also called Mastic Essential Oil is distilled from the fresh leaves of the Pistacia lentiscus tree, which is a relative of the pistachio and is also the source of Mastic Gum, a beautiful incense resin. Pistacia lentiscus is native throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and the Iberian peninsula in the west through southern France and Turkey to Iraq and Iran in the east.

Mastic resin obtained from the Pistacia lentiscus is a relatively expensive kind of spice that has been used principally as a chewing gum for atleast 2400 years in the Greek Islands. Mastic is known to have been popular in Roman times , it was chewed, and in Medieval times it was highly prized for the Sultan’s harem both as a breath freshener and for cosmetic purposes.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Lentisque Leaf Essential Oil has rejuvenating properties that stimulate tissue regeneration, making it helpful in preventing premature skin-aging, fading stretch marks, and soothing red, irritated skin. Lentisque Leaf Essential Oil is also recognized with being an anti-inflammatory being good for minor sports injuries or bruising and grazes. It has a strong antispasmodic action, especially when the pain is from either injury or muscle soreness. Lentisque Leaf Oil is an effective oil to use for respiratory allergies, to calm the inflammation and to calm down the sneezing.

The relaxing qualities of Lentisque Leaf Essential Oil can help ease stress and tension, as well as being invaluable in meditation since it helps to calm the mind. The uplifting scent of Lentisque Essential Oil can be inhaled to relieve headaches, and settles and soothes the nerves for assisting sleep.Pistacia lentiscus2364

MACE OIL

Our organically crafted Mace Essential Oil is steam distilled from the red coloured webbing/aril covering the hard-shelled seed kernel of the fruit of Myristica fragrans tree, indigenous to the Moluccas, Indonesia. Once ripe, the fruit will open revealing the mace and will fall to the ground to be collected or it can be picked just before falling. The mace will be carefully removed, dried, then processed by steam distillation.

The Nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) is truly a gift from nature, as it provides two important international spices: Nutmeg, which are the seeds, and Mace, which is the crimson aril (a lacy covering) found surrounding the seeds. Native to the Spice Islands (Moluccas) of Indonesia, this small evergreen tree is also cultivated in the Caribbean, Malaysia, and India, where it’s used in everything from cuisines, perfumery, soap making, and more. Whereas Nutmeg has a strong, rich, spicy and somewhat musky odour, Mace is more delicate with sweet undertones, reminiscent of freshly grated nutmeg. The tree itself doesn’t bear fruit until around 8-10 years of age but can grow to a height of up to 50 feet and live up to 75 years.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Mace Essential Oil is a popular fragrance ingredient often found in men’s colognes and aftershaves. It has some amazing benefits as a topical aromatherapy product for treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. When used in a massage blend, Mace Oil not only provides warm sensations during a massage, but its aromatic components also help enhance the relaxing experience. It is also considered useful for many conditions like arthritis, fatigue and anxiety. Along with helping to reduce minor pain and inflammation, Mace Essential Oil is a support to the digestive system, as well as a robust agent in helping to reduce the presence of unwanted bacteria. This essential oil is useful when looking to promote healthy lung support and encourage proper circulation.

Emotionally and energetically, Mace Essential Oil is warming, opening, and comforting. This wonderful aroma helps soothe out-of-control emotions, calms nervous tension, and can promote a tranquil environment. Mace Oil also help bolster restful sleep and promotes a comforting effect on the emotions.Myristica fragrans3413