Juniper Berry - Juniperus Communis
Product Description
- Origin : Italy, France, Spain
Note : Middle Note
Part used : Berries
Extraction : Steam Distillation
Aroma : Woody Aroma
- Juniper Berry is recognizable by some as the characteristic aroma of
gin and, for those of Eastern European descent, the distinctive ingredient in
traditional cabbage and sauerkraut recipes. While its attributes include a
strengthening effect on the nerves, psychologically Juniper is said to uplift
the spirits during times of low energy, anxiety and weakness.
- Therapeutic uses and properties
• Fluid retention, Cystitis, UTI. • Menstural Craps, Cellulite.
• Aphrodisiac. • Anxiety, Tension.
• Acne, Ulceration, Eeczema, Mental Exhaustion, Chronic Fatigue
Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens
Product Description
- Origin : Morocco and Spain
Note : Middle Note
Part used : Leaves & Branches
Extraction : Steam Distillation
Aroma : Clean, Fresh, Woody,
Herbaceous Aroma
- A coniferous evergreen tree that can grow over 100ft high with tiny
dark green leaves on small branchlets and both female and male flowers.
Known as the Mediterranean cypress, this is a long-living tree with a
symbolic history of use in mourning and in cemeteries. A cypress tree in
Iran is estimated to be over 4000 years old. Cypress essential oil is a
common ingredient in men's colognes.
- Therapeutic uses and properties
• Varicose Veins. • Fluid Retention.
• Haemorrhoids. • Cellulite.
• Respiratory conditions. • Menopausal Symptoms
Ginger - Zingiber Officinale
Product Description
- Origin : China, India and Sri Lanka
Note : Middle Note
Part used : Leaves and Tops
Extraction : Steam Distillation
Aroma : Warm, earthy and spicy aroma
- The perennial herb is grown from a rhizome with downward
extending roots. Long, thin leaves grow from the central stalk to a height of
ground of around 4ft. the rhizomes are dried for a couple of weeks after
harvesting, then crushed, dried again, sieved, then distilled. Ginger is native
to China and spread throughout Asia, where it was and is still considered
highly medicinal. It does also have a reputation for being an aphrodisiac.
- Therapeutic uses and properties
• Arthritis.
• Menstrual Cramps, Cold Limbs.
• Nervousness, Mental Exaction, Circulatory Tonic
Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia
Product Description
- Origin : Bulgaria, France
Note : Top to middle Note
Part used : Flower
Extraction : Steam Distillation
Aroma : Floral sweet smooth aroma
- The word lavender is derived from the Latin word lavera, “to wash”
because the Romans used flowers in their baths. The ancient Greeks,
Persians and Romans burnt lavender in rooms where people were sick.
Today lavender is grown in many countries, each version having somewhat
different properties. The plant is harvested in mid-summer, left to dry for a
couple of days to maximize the aroma, and then distilled.
- Therapeutic uses and properties
• Skin - Itching, Wounds, Infections, Cuts, Rashes.
• Eczema, Psoriasis Sunburn, Burns, Acne, Pimples, Insect Bites.
• Stress related Conditions - Insomnia, Anxiety, Panic, Headache.
