Essential Oil Profiles
The essence of a plant acts as a natural defense mechanism; it protects the plant from bacteria, fungi, pests, heat and cold. In fact, the essence of a plant actively participates in the plant’s development. There are no two plants that smell exactly alike and the properties of each are unique, which is why the essential oils derived from these plants offer so many benefits.
Clary Sage
In the 1500’s clary sage was cultivated in Europe mainly for brewing ales and adding to wine to make it more intoxicating...
Clove Bud
The people of the Molucca Islands were devastated by previously unknown epidemics after the Dutch destroyed all the clove trees ...
Coriander
The Chinese used coriander in the third century BC. According to folklore, they believed the seeds contained the power of immortality...
Cypress
From early times, cypress trees were associated with the transition of the soul crossing over from this life to the afterlife...
Fennel (Sweet)
The Hindus and Chinese used fennel as an anti-venomous agent against snake and scorpion bites...
Geranium
Early American women regularly drank a tea made from the roots, which was thought to prevent pregnancy...
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
This highly scented herb also goes by the name “Everlasting”. This is due to the fact that the flowering tops retain their color even after they have dried out when the plant has matured...