Essential Rose Oil
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The essential oil produced from rose petals is either rose otto (or attar of roses) or rose absolute. They differ in the method of production, rose ottos being produced by steam distillation and rose absolute by either solvent extraction or carbon dioxide extraction. Rose absolute is usually [...]
Essential Oil Vanilla
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Vanilla oil is not usually used in aromatherapy but is used as a flavouring for many products and in perfumes and other cosmetic preparations. Vanilla oil is used in many oriental perfumes as it is thought to have aphrodisiac properties. It has also traditionally been used to reduce [...]
Essential Oil Sage
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Sage is a sharp, herbal smelling essential oil with a watery viscosity. Sage is a perennial herb that has soft grey-green leaves and violet or blue flowers.
History
The name ’sage’ derives from the Latin ’salvare’ meaning heal or salve. It has been traditionally [...]
Essential Oil Tea Tree
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Tea tree oil (also known as melaleuca oil comes form the tree Melaleuca alternifolia which is indigenous to Australia. The oil has antifungal and antibiotic properties and is used in many cosmetic preparations.
History
The indigenous people of Eastern Australia use parts of the tree in traditional [...]