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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 (July 12, 2022)
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 (July 12, 2022)
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 (July 12, 2022)
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 (July 12, 2022)
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 (July 12, 2022)
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 (July 12, 2022)
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 (July 12, 2022)
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 (July 11, 2022)
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 (July 11, 2022)
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 (July 11, 2022)
Calendula CO2 Extract (Calendula Officinalis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (July 11, 2022)
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 (July 11, 2022)
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 (June 21, 2022)
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 (June 21, 2022)
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 (June 16, 2022)
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