Monthly Archives: February 2017

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Source Plant: Melaleuca alternifolia comes from a shrub/small tree, originating from Australia. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Plant Part Used: Needle-like leaves. Extraction Method: Steam Distillation. Main Constituents: Tea tree’s most active constituents are Terpinen-4-ol and Gamma-Terpinene. Tea tree is a tree or tall shrub that grows in abundance near southeast Queensland,… Continue Reading

Orange Essential Oils

Source Plant: Citrus sinensis oil comes from the fruit of a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Plant Part Used: Rind or peel. Extraction Method: Cold-pressing. Main Constituent: Most active chemical compounds are Limonene and Myrcene.     Orange trees grow in orchards, which originated in the countries of U.S.A., South Africa, Italy, Brazil, Australia,… Continue Reading

Lime Essential Oil

Source Plant: Citrus aurantifolia comes from a small evergreen tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Plant Part Used: Rind or peel. Extraction Method: Cold-pressing. Main Constituent: Most active chemical compounds include Limonene, Gamma-Terpinene and Beta-Pinene. The lime tree is thought to come from Indonesia. It is a small evergreen tree that gives off white flowers,… Continue Reading

Jade Lemon Essential Oil

Source Plant: Citrus limon eureka var. formosensis is a hybrid species from the common Citrus Lemon and Mountain lemon. Plant Part Used: Rind or peel. Extraction Method: Cold-pressing. Main Constituent: Most active chemical compound is D-limonene. Jade lemon typically grows in the mountainous regions of Taiwan and China. Compared to common lemon trees, jade lemon… Continue Reading

Grapefruit essential oil

Source Plant: Citrus paradisi oil comes from the fruit of a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Plant Part Used: Rind or peel. Extraction Method: Cold-pressing. Main Constituent: Most active chemical compounds are Limonene and Myrcene. Grapefruit is a big tree with glossy leaves and large fruits. It thrives in Caribbean countries like Barbados and… Continue Reading

Citrus Fresh Essential Oil Blend

Individual essential oil components and their main constituents: Orange: Limonene Tangerine:  Limonene Grapefruit: Limonene Lemon: Limonene Mandarin: Limonene Spearmint: Carvone Citrus Fresh™ is a blend of energizing citrus oils that help create a positive and comforting atmosphere full of creativity and joy. Diffuse or inhale Citrus Fresh’s invigorating aroma to feel refreshed after a day… Continue Reading

Bergamot essential oil

Source Plant: Citrus bergamia comes from a citrus tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Plant Part Used: Rind or peel. Extraction Method: Cold-pressing. Main Constituent: Most active chemical compounds are Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Gamma-Terpinene, and Beta-Pinene. The bergamot tree originated in Italy and Morocco. Citrus bergamiais a small tree that blossoms in the winter season. The… Continue Reading

DO YOU NEED LACTOBACILLUS?

Several factors can create unbalance in the intestinal flora, among which antibiotics in general, certain drugs, chlorine (present in tap water) and bad food combinations. Deficiencies in “good bacteria” may cause skin disorders (psoriasis, acne, etc.), chronic candidiasis or intestinal disorders (mucous colitis, cancer, etc.). One should look into these things. Count one point for… Continue Reading

Aroma Ease Blend

Individual essential oil components and their main constituents: Peppermint: Menthol Spearmint:  Carvone Ginger:  Zingiberene Cardamom:  Alpha-Terpinyl Acetate Fennel: Anethole (Anise Camphor) With ingredients that have their own distinctive smell it’s no wonder AromaEase™ can be diffused or inhaled for an invigorating pick-me up. The Peppermint oil in AromaEase has the following benefits: – Acts as a… Continue Reading