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Cape Camomile Essential Oil (Eriocephalus Punctulatus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Emotionally and energetically, Cape Chamomile Essential Oil a great calming oil for draytime use to promote balance and calm, and at night it helps relax the body and mind for deep and peaceful sleep. Cape Chamomile Essential Oil can help during times of situational axiety and depression. Eriophalus punctuatus is therapeutic profile includes its rare ability to sedate without depressive effects, promoting feelings of well being for people in all phases of life, including children.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Cape Camomile Essential Oil (Eriocephalus Punctulatus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Beauty / Cosmetics
Cape Chamomile Essential Oil is extremely nourishing to the skin, useful for treating hot, dry, irritated conditions as eczema, rashes, insect bites and burns. This essential oil is also helpful in managing menstrual cramping and is also welcome when looking to relieve hot flashes.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Celery Seed Essential Oil (Apium Graveolens) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Common Method of Extraction: Steam distilledPart Typically Used: Seeds
Color: Yellowish brown liquid
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Fresh, warm and slightly spicy scent, long-lasting aroma
Blends well with: Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Cedarwood, and Geranium. I particularly like the combination of Celery & Bergamot.
Celery Seed Essential Oil has a cleansing effect on the body and mind. It is high in antioxidants and contains 3-n-butylphthalide which has been shown to relieve rheumatic aches and pains.
Celery Seed Essential Oil is derived from the celery plant, scientifically known as Apium Graveolens from the Umbelliferae plant family. Celery is a revered herb to the Chinese and is widely used in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine.
The stalks of the Celery are collected early in the morning, and allowed to dry for a few hours. The plant material is then threshed to separate the seeds from the rest of the plant. The seeds are crushed just before being steam distilled for improved essential oil release.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Celery Seed Essential Oil (Apium Graveolens) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
Main Natural Constituents: a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, y-terpinene, limonene, b-bisabolene, geranyl acetate and carotol.In Ayurveda the seeds and seed extracts are used in regard to the nervous system and for inefficient water and digestive metabolism that often presents as puffiness in the skin or as intestinal gas. And just like the essential oils found in seeds from many traditional culinary herbs and is a suitable aide for the digestive system.
Roman medicine has mentioned the use of Celery seeds in pills for relieving pain. For the ancients, celery was one of the "five roots" along with Asparagus, Fennel, Parsley and Butcher's broom, as well as one of the four lesser hot seeds. Chinese medicine acknowledged this by the 5th Century.
Widely used as a domestic spice, Celery seed has been used in treatments for the nervous system, especially neuralgia and the sciatica. Easing menstrual and digestive complaints, such as dyspepsia, flatulence, indigestion, liver, congestion, and jaundice. It is said to also help with the endocrine system, some glandular problems, amenorrhea, and cystitis.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Chamomilla Flower CO2 Extract (Chamomilla Recutita) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Chamomilla RecutitaCommon Method of Extraction: CO2 Supercritical gass
Part Typically Used:
Color: Deep golden green
Consistency: Thick greenish paste at room temperature and becomes fluid at 40 degrees celsius
Perfumery Note: Pleasant, fruity, floral Chamomile aroma that is similar in aroma to that of the original botanical. It is much fresher, sweeter and pleasant in aroma than most steam distilled German Chamomile Essential Oils.
Chamomile Flower CO2 Total Extract is produced from Chamomilla Recutita and is also known as German Chamomile or Blue Chamomile. It contains both the volatile and non-volatile CO2 soluble components of Chamomilla recutita (synonymous with Matricaria Recutita).
The extract contains all CO2 soluble ingredients such as ca. 14% essential oil . The essential oil contains: ca. 36.0% alpha-bisabolol, 10% Chamazulene and 32% beta farnesen.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Chamomilla Flower CO2 Extract (Chamomilla Recutita) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
The colour of the extract is green and not blue because the famous blue colour of Chamomile Essential Oil is obtained only after steam distillation and the conversion of Matricin to Chamazulene which is not the case in cold obtained CO2 extracts (the extract contains 1.0-3.0% Matricin).Matricin, a sesquiterpene that is present within the CO2 extract but not the steam distilled oil, is reported to offer superior anti-inflammatory action to that of Chamazulene. Because Matricin is considered to be more effective than Chamazulene, less CO2 is often needed to achieve the same results and efficacy in comparison to working with the steam distilled essential oil.
Chamomile Flower CO2 Total Extract is especially soothing, calming and supportive for dry, mature, damaged and problem skin types. Due to its Matricin content, it is also highly anti-inflammatory.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Chamomilla Flower CO2 Extract (Chamomilla Recutita) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Chamomile is known for its soothing, depressions lifting effects. It warms your emotions and helps with insomnia, energy blockages and imbalances.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Citron essential oil (Citrus medica) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Citrus MedicaCommon Method of Extraction: Cold-pressed
Part Typically Used: Fruit peels
Color: Yellow to brownish
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Citrus heart note with spritzyness and candied lemon notes. Citrusy, fresh, intense with hints of floral notes.
The color of the Citron varies from green to orange-yellow. It differs from the rest of the Citrus species, such as oranges or lemons, by having a dry pulp that contains just small levels of juice.
This rare fractional distillation of the sustainably grown Etrog fruit peels Citrus Medica from Italy is so nice. Citron is a tenacious Citrus heart note with spritzyness and candied lemon notes. Reserved for the finest perfumes, colognes, natural fragrance and scent creations.
Oils from Citrus fruits are all obtained from the peel through expression. Citron Oils are some of the most unprocessed essential oils.
Citron Oil is sweet, refreshing and well received by many people. They have a general uplifting character that livens the mood and lifts spirits. They are used in aromatherapy and insect repellents.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Citron essential oil (Citrus medica) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
It's fresh, citrusy fragrance has a calming and stabilizing effect on the nervous system, it is useful in meditation to relax and harmonize the mind. Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Citronella Grass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Nardus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon NardusCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Part Typically Used: Cut Herb
Color: Yellow-brown
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Fresh, powerful lemony scent. Warm-woody, grassy.
Cymbopogon Nardus, common name Citronella Grass, is a species of perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. It is the source of an essential oil known as Citronella oil, which is widely used for its natural insect-repelling properties.
A tall perennial grass native to Sri Lanka, growing to about 1 metre in height, and capable of living up to 15 years, due to an extensive root system. During regular cultivation, the plants normally replaced after 5 years. Harvesting will begin five to six months after the plants begin to grow, and every months after that. Normally in the early hours of the morning and finishing by noon. During the harvesting and cutting of the leaves, an approx. 15cm (from the ground) plant stock remains to regenerate for the months ahead. The leaves are then left to wither for 24hrs before the steam distillation takes place.
The leaves of Citronella are used for their aromatic and medicinal value in many cultures, for fever, intestinal parasites, digestive and menstrual problems.
It is necessary up to 100 kg of fresh Cymbopogon winterianus raw to obtain 1 kg of essential oil.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Cochin Grass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon FlexuosusCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Color: Pale yellow to orange-yellow
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong, fresh grassy lemon zesty citrus type. Characteristic with a strong note of citral.
Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang.
It is a perennial fast-growing aromatic grass, growing to about 1.5 meter (3 - 5 feet) high with long, thin leaves. It produces a network of roots and rootlets that rapidly exhaust the soil. A native to India, this tall grass and very close relatives are grown in Africa, the West Indies and tropical Asia. It has been used as a culinary herb, and traditionally used as a medicine for infectious diseases and fever.
Closely related to the Cymbopogon schoenanthus, another Lemongrass, whilst their distant cousins are Citronella. Other common names of this particular genus are Cochin Grass, or Malabar Grass, as this grass is predominantly grown and distilled in India.
The oil content of the herb is 0.3–0.5 %.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Cochin Grass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
Lemongrass Oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. Research shows that Lemongrass Oil has antifungal properties. Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Cochin Grass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Lemongrass Oil is refreshing, restoring, clarifying, invigorating and stimulating. It can be used to help clear the mind, ease headaches, release nervous tension and stress related conditions, and to uplift the spirits.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-12)
Calendula CO2 Extract (Calendula Officinalis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Beauty / Cosmetics
Calendula CO2 extract is prized for its remarkable ability to help soothe and restore irritated, dry, itchy, damaged and other problematic skin concerns. It is particularly well suited for use within formulations intended for aging skin, and it is gentle enough, when properly diluted, for use in products intended for babies and children. For scalp care, Calendula CO2 extract soothes dry scalp, and it can significantly assist with other challenging scalp concerns. We encourage you to research all the skincare benefits that Calendula offers.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-11)
Calendula CO2 Extract (Calendula Officinalis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Calendula CO2 total extract is very beneficial for the skin and has a subtle, herbaceous/green, warm, waxy scent. CO2 total extraction of Calendula, while faradiol monoesters are responsible for many of the skincare benefits, there are dozens of other components that complement and enhance the overall effects, making it an ideal addition to topical preparations of all types. Calendula CO2 has a waxy texture and a deep orange color that will appear in the final product.Caledula petals extracted with CO2 gas (Carbon Dioxide), this is the purest and gentlest way of making botanical extracts without the use of either heat or solvents. This extract is very concentrated as it is a full extraction, which includes the Essential Oil as well as the fat-soluble and water-soluble substances from the plants.
This CO2 extract can be used in both water (not purely water-based products as it is oil-based and so will not mix) and oil-based products.
Calendula CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. This product is solid and waxy at room temperature and must be slowly heated to become pourable. For a massage oil, we suggest combining 5% Calendula CO2 with 95% of another carrier oil.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-11)
Calendula CO2 Extract (Calendula Officinalis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Digestion upsets are eased with this gently potent tonic along with ease of tension. As a heart tonic much is achieved with the presence of this Spirit lifting plant. Marigolds joyful color relates to the solar plexus. Sensibly this indicates the remarkable and rejuvenate powers that this plant gifts us with. There is a tremendous amount of energy held within our center. With the anointment of this plant oil (in a base) onto the center of our being we are able to assimilate wellness. These vibrant flowers offer benevolent traits to help us maintain willpower with integrity.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-11)
Calendula CO2 Extract (Calendula Officinalis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-11)
Canada Goldenrod Essential Oil (Solidago Canadensis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
The Goldenrod Essential Oil is excellent in diffusion to relax the mind and improve the atmosphere with its beautiful floral aroma. Goldenrod has a warm, sunny, fresh, gentle aroma with a subtle hint of sweet Tobacco which is very pleasant.Goldenrod Essential Oil is obviously one of monoterpenes. It is said to have a gentle detoxifying and diuretic effect which has benefits in supporting the urinary tract and skin.
Goldenrod Essential Oil blends particularly well with herbaceous, coniferous and citrus essential oils. Also blends well with Ravintsara, Peru Balsam, Rosemary, Pine, Ginger, spruce and spice oils.
Solidago Canadensis is a tall, perennial plant with small golden flowers that grows abundantly in the wild. It belongs to the Asteraceae plant family and is native to regions of North America, particularly Canada. Most of the Goldenrod Essential Oil that I have found from reputable sellers is sourced from Canada.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-07-11)
Arnica Flower Total CO2 Extract (Arnica montana) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Beauty / Cosmetics
Arnica Flower CO2 Total extract is perfectly suited for skin care, lip care, hair care, nail care, cosmetics, aromatherapy and massage.In cosmetic and aromatherapy products (creams, lotions, gels, oil blends), Arnica extract is used for bruising, bruising, swelling, burns, acne, insect bites and skin damage. Used in joint and muscle massages and rubs for active sports and for the elderly. Arnica extract is also used in oral care products, mouth rinses and toothpastes.
Arnica CO2 extract has a positive effect on hair and can therefore be used in hair care products up to 1-2%.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-06-21)
Arnica Flower Total CO2 Extract (Arnica montana) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Arnica montanaCommon Method of Extraction: CO2 supercritical extraction
Part Typically Used: Dried flowers
Color: Dark brown
Consistency: Thick liquid or semi-soft solid
Strength of Initial Aroma: Bland aroma of honey without being sweet. It doesn't have a flowery smell, but a very pleasant pine- and sage-like odor.
The CO2 extraction process typically requires that the plant material is dried prior to extraction to produce the most superior extract. CO2-soluble lipophilic components present in Arnica and up to 5% sesquiterpene lactones, triterpenediol esters plus trace amounts of essential oil, waxes and resins. After production, the Arnica Flower CO2 extract Total is blended with 70% organic Sunflower oil.
In its natural state, Arnica CO2 Total is a soft semi-liquid at room temperature, but during winter or cold storage conditions, it may become solid. Recommended dilution (1%) due to high concentration of active constituents.
The dark brown Arnica extract with a specific aroma has a wide range of effective aromatherapeutic and cosmetic properties, and accelerates cell renewal in the case of bruises, contusions, swellings and skin irritations.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-06-21)
Anise Myrtle Essential Oil (Syzygium Anisatum) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Syzygium anisatumCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Part Typically Used: Stems and branches
Color: Light yellow
Consistency: Medium
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Watery, strong, with a pleasant licorice or anise aroma. Anise Myrtle is far fresher, a little stronger and purer in its Aniseed aroma than regular Aniseed essential oils.
Other Common Names: Aniseed Myrtle, Ringwood
Aniseed Myrtle is a rare Australian tree from the rainforest which has a very aromatic leaf and is considered to have an aroma true to genuine aniseed. The leaf from cultivated plantations is used as a bushfood spice and is distilled in very small quantities for its essential oil and is known in the trade as Aniseed Myrtle or Anise Myrtle. In Australia it is known as Ringwood or the Aniseed Tree. Ringwood’s natural distribution in the wild is restricted to the Nambucca and Bellinger Valleys in the subtropics of New South Wales.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-06-16)
Anise Myrtle Essential Oil (Syzygium Anisatum) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
Typical Constitution of Anise Myrtle Essential Oil (Aniseed Myrtle Essential Oil)alpha-pinene 0.13%
myrcene 0.12%
alpha-phellandrane 1.97%
limonene 0.23%
beta-phellandrane 0.88%
para-cymene 0.39%
1,8-cineole 0.40%
alpha-terpinolene 0.07%
estragole (methyl chavicol) 5.76%
z-anethole (cis-) 0.57%
e-anethole (trans) 87.61%
beta-caryophllene 0.14%
bicyclogermacrene 0.20%
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-06-16)
Bitter Orange essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. L. Spp aurantium amara per.) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Bitter Orange oil is produced by cold pressing the fresh peel and collecting everything that is expressed. This is then fresh clarified and filtered to become expressed oil of Bitter Orange. It is necessary up to 150-200 kg of Bitter Orange peel to obtain 1 kg of essential oil.Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed / Expressed
Part Typically Used: Peel
Origin: Egypt
Color: Yellowish Orange to Greenish Orange
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Chemical structure: Limonene, B-Myrcene, Linalool, Bergapten, Synephrine, N-methyltyramine, Pinene, Cymene, Camphene, Octopamine, Ocimene.
Blends Well With: Essential oils of Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Clary Sage, Coriander, Juniper, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Neroli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary.
Natural perfumers appraise excellent uplifting qualities of the Bitter Orange oil. It’s blends beautifully with florals, showcasing their beauty like no other citrus does. For its distinctly different aroma, Bitter Orange seems to be preferred in many high-end perfumes.
As the name implies, Bitter Orange Essential Oil possesses a bitter orange aroma reminiscent of a cross between the sweetness of Sweet Orange Essential Oil and the slight bitterness of Grapefruit Essential Oil.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-05-26)
Bitter Orange essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. L. Spp aurantium amara per.) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Beauty / Cosmetics
Bitter Orange Essential Oil has antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties which are particularly useful for dull, oily, congested and acne prone skin.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-05-26)
Bitter Orange essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. L. Spp aurantium amara per.) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
Bitter Orange Essential Oil Benefits: Colds, Constipation, Dull Skin, Flatulence, Flu, Gums, Mouth, Slow Digestion, Stress.This Essential Oil is beneficial for the digestive system and can help to combat constipation, diarrhea, flatulence and stomach cramps. It can also be useful in winter for colds and flu.
Safety Information: Bitter Orange Essential Oil is phototoxic. The reaction occurs when the Essential Oil on the skin is “activated” by the light. It can cause blistering, burning and even discoloration of the skin. Recommends a dermal maximum of 1.25% to avoid risk of phototoxic reaction. Avoid using Bitter Orange Oil that has oxidized due to a greater risk of skin sensitization.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-05-26)
Bitter Orange essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. L. Spp aurantium amara per.) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
This Essential Oil has excellent uplifting qualities.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-05-26)
American Basil Essential Oil (Ocimum Americanum Syn. O. canum) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
The genus Ocimum, comprising of more than 150 species grows widely and is distributed throughout temperate regions of the world. Ocimum Americanum formerly known as Ocimum canum, includes wild species in India, but is cultivated in Indonesia for its Essential Oil for commercial purposes.Ocimum Americanum, known as American basil, lime basil, or hoary basil, is a species of annual herb in the family Lamiaceae. Despite the misleading name, it is native to Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. The species is naturalized in Queensland, Christmas Island, and parts of tropical America.
Traditionally, these Ocimum species have been extensively utilized in food and perfumery industries. The aerial parts of the plants are considered as antispasmodic, stomachic and carminative in native medicine.
These volatile oils have been applied in perfumery, to inhibit growth of microorganisms, in food preservation and in aromatherapy.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-05-26)
Armoise Essential Oil (Artemisia Herba - Alba Asso) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Artemisia herba-alba is a specific Artemisia species indigenous to Morocco that provides the essential oil known as Armoise (Mugwort).Armoise Essential Oil can be used in trace amounts to provide lift to top note accords; to add a fresh, green, naturalness; and to accentuate other green notes such as Galbanum, Common and White Sage, Rosemary.
Mugwort Essential Oil is herbal fougere mens cedarleaf minty camphor sage bitter-sweet. Smells very fresh, cool, highly diffusive, bittersweet-camphoraceous with soft green undertones and a pleasant, sweet herbaceous and tea-like drydown.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-05-26)
Armoise Essential Oil (Artemisia Herba - Alba Asso) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
Armoise Oil is a pungent middle note, and as such we recommend using it at no more than a 0.25% dilution in blends for topical use due to the thujone content. Use drop-by-drop when adding to blends so as not to overpower other oils.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (2022-05-26)
Anise Myrtle Essential Oil (Syzygium Anisatum) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
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