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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)
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 (June 16, 2022)
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 (May 26, 2022)
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 (May 26, 2022)
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 (May 26, 2022)
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 (May 26, 2022)
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 (May 26, 2022)
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 (May 26, 2022)
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 (May 26, 2022)
Anise Myrtle Essential Oil (Syzygium Anisatum) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Anise Myrtle essential oil purifying, protective, awareness-enhancing, and psychic-enhancing properties make it a popular choice for those seeking spiritual guidance and connection.Purification: This essential oil is believed to have purifying properties that can cleanse negative energy and purify the soul. It can help remove spiritual blockages and promote a sense of inner peace and harmony.
Protection: Anise Myrtle essential oil is believed to offer powerful protection against negative energy and unwanted influences. It can create a shield of positive energy around the user, helping to ward off negative thoughts, emotions, and intentions.
Connection to higher consciousness: Anise Myrtle essential oil is believed to enhance spiritual awareness and promote a deeper connection to higher consciousness. It can help the user connect with their intuition, higher self, and spiritual guides, and promote a deeper understanding of their spiritual journey.
Psychic abilities: Anise Myrtle essential oil is believed to enhance psychic abilities, including clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience. It can help the user tap into their intuitive gifts and receive guidance and insight from the spiritual realm.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (May 19, 2022)
Omani Frankincense Resin (Boswellia Sacra) ☸ Ingredients ☸ Spiritual Practises
In the ancient world Frankincense resin was valued more than gold and in our time it is a rare and unique gift. The scent is historically connected with healing and spirituality in almost every culture and religion.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (February 12, 2020)
Omani Frankincense Resin (Boswellia Sacra) ☸ Ingredients ☸ Food / Cooking
Only Green Boswellia Sacra resin can be used internally (chew, drink its water or extract), because this is the only species that biochemical composition is safe to consume internally.According to Oman people traditions, Frankincense is the best chewing gum and spice for sweets.
Frankincense resin strengthens teeth and gums, improves digestion, removes accumulated mucus, makes a fresh and pleasant smell in mouth.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (January 17, 2020)
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