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Common Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Part 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.

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.

Botanical Name: Chamomilla Recutita

Common 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.

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.

Chamomile is known for its soothing, depressions lifting effects. It warms your emotions and helps with insomnia, energy blockages and imbalances.

Botanical Name: Citrus Medica

Common 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.

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.

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Nardus

Common 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.

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Flexuosus

Common 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 %.

Lemongrass Oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. Research shows that Lemongrass Oil has antifungal properties.

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.

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.

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.

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.