Beauty

In the wide range of essential oils available for sale on the market, the Marjoram Essential Oil is known to be one of the most versatile, given its many positive and calming properties that can affect an individual’s mental health, wellness, and overall mood.  Marjoram Essential Oil has been used plenty of times throughout history, … Read more

Neroli Essential Oil is said to be one of the most fragrant essential oils available for sale, and is a favorite among individuals who frequently purchase herbal essences and oils. It comes from the bitter orange tree, also called the Citrus aurantium, and most specifically it is derived from the waxy, minute flowers of the … Read more

If you would be able to nominate a plant used for herbal medicine for a “jack-of-all-trades” title, sure thing, so many names—both known and unknown would make up the list and compete for the award. One of these is the Ledum plant, which has been tagged with so many nicknames such as Labrador tea, Greenland … Read more

Essential oils like the Western Red Cedar Essential Oil has been used plenty of times and have roots in old age history. Western Red Cedar was used by the indigenous people of the Pacific for practically all of their daily tasks. The oil extracted from the tree has plenty of mental, spiritual, and emotional benefits … Read more

Wintergreen Oil comes from the leaf extract of an evergreen plant called Gaultheria procumbens. If you’re from North America, you probably know how popular and valued this plant is in the field of herbal medicine. Hundreds of years ago, North Americans already used Wintergreen Oil as a treatment for respiratory illnesses, fatigue, and body pain. … Read more

Star Anise Essential Oil is derived from evergreen trees that bear a star-shaped fruit. It is extracted mainly through a steam distillation process. It is also known as Badiam, or Chinese Star Anise and is a native to Southeast Asian countries, such as Vietnam. Star Anise (Illicium Verum) is often confused with Anise seeds (Pimpinella … Read more

The tropical tree Ylang Ylang or the Cananga tree (Cananga odorata) originates from Indonesia. It first came in the Philippines in the 19th century and locally known as Ilang-ilang. The name Ilang-ilang is derived from the Tagalog  word “ilang”, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to the tree’s natural habitat. It is prized for the fragrance extracted from its flowers. In other parts of … Read more

Pennyroyal Essential Oil comes from the extracted leaves of the plant Penny Royal (Mentha pulegium). It lives by its genus Mentha because it literally smells minty. Pennyroyal is also called Coyote Mint, Dwarf Thyme, or Wild Bergamot in some places. The extraction of the plant’s flowering parts and leaves is carried on through steam distillation. … Read more

The linaloe tree or Bursera delpechiana is a tree species native in Mexico and widely cultivated in India. The tree is also known as Indian lavender tree because of its odor being similar to lavender. The tree has fragrant flowers that bloom during April. It is widely utilized in the perfume industry due to its … Read more

Litsea cubeba, also known as may chang, exotic verbena, and tropical verbena, is a tree species known for its lemon-scented flowers. It is native to the regions of China and Southeast Asia. The tree is short, growing up to 10 meters, and it bears fruits resembling peppers. Parts of the tree are used as medicine … Read more