
The Oil Within the Plant: Oregano
This seems like a good place to clarify another bit of confusion about oregano oils. You’ve probably heard of oil of oregano. There is a BIG difference between oregano essential oil and oil of oregano.
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This seems like a good place to clarify another bit of confusion about oregano oils. You’ve probably heard of oil of oregano. There is a BIG difference between oregano essential oil and oil of oregano.
As an ACP student, I progressed through the lessons, growing more and more confident with these beautiful, gentle oils when…WHAM…I hit the phenols. Phrases like "very irritating to the skin" and "must be used carefully" scared the bejeebers out of this aroma newbie!
In India and Sri Lanka, vetiver is called the "Oil of Tranquillity" because of its grounding qualities.
In this month's edition of the Oil Within the Plant, we will dig into Catnip essential oil (Nepeta cataria L) and see what benefits it can offer us humans.
Should you ever have the opportunity to visit the lush valleys of Nepal, I hope you will experience the beauty and aroma of the Cinnamomum tamala plant.
The essential oil derived from this plant has been used for centuries due to its unique aroma and therapeutic properties. Some of the earliest uses on record for this oil is in perfumery.
It’s an important herb in Ayurvedic medicine and is used in abundance as a medicinal and culinary herb with a multitude of health benefits.
"The Laurel is a plant of extreme vitality: if cut down, it will regrow from roots that remain alive. Its essential oil expresses the same strength and vitality when put to therapeutic use.
Sweet Marjoram essential oil is not just beneficial for physical ailments; it also supports emotional well-being.