Neroli Essential Oil vs Petitgrain Essential Oil

Logo by Hemant Neroli (Citrus aurantium) Neroli is produced mainly in Egypt, France, Morocco, and Tunisia. Neroli Essential Oil is steam distilled from the bitter orange flowers of the Bitter Orange Tree. Neroli Essential Oil is a pale yellow color with a sweet, floral scent. The Bitter Orange Tree was native to China and was...

Basil Essential Oil

Basil Essential Oil Basil is a delicate plant. The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the plant. Basil Essential Oil has a refreshing, rich, spicy, sweet odor. Basil's name derives from the old Greek word, 'basilicon', meaning royal. Basil has a long history of use in India and is held sacred to...

Parsley Essential Oil

Parsley is a small herb. It is native to the Mediterranean region. The essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the herb. Parsley Essential Oil has an herby, spicy odor. Parsley was known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. During the 16th Century, parsley became popular in Europe for both culinary and medicinal...

Juniper Essential Oil

The Juniper Tree is a small evergreen with short spiny leaves and blue/black berries. Juniper grows in North America, Northern Europe, and from Siberia to Southwest Asia. The Essential Oil is steam distilled from the blue/black berries. Juniper Essential Oil has a fresh, pleasing, pine aroma. It is used primarily in men's fragrances to add...

Camphor Essential Oil

Camphor trees are hardy evergreen trees growing in China, Japan, and Taiwan. The essential oil is steam distilled from the wood of the tree. Camphor has a fresh, yet sharp, aroma. Taoist and Buddhist planted Camphor trees, in their temples, throughout China. Camphor was valued in India. Essential Oil of Camphor came to Europe in...

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is a small tree that grows wild in the deserts of Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and Somalia. The tree has abundant resin that exudes a milky juice which harden to 'tears'. The 'tears' are collected and steam distilled into Essential Oil. Frankincense Essential Oil has a balsamic aroma with sweet undertones. It has an ancient...

Y is for Ylang-ylang Essential Oil

A to Z April Blogging Challenge http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/ Y is Ylang-ylang Essential Oil The Ylang-ylang tree, (Cananga odorata from the Annonaceae Family), grows and is cultivated in the Comores, Java, Madagascar, Philippines, Reunion, and Sumatra. The Ylang-ylang tree has deep yellow flowers with thick petals. Ylang-ylang means 'flower of flowers'. They are picked early in the...

Spring Cleaning (Part II)

Today we are going to talk about Tea Tree Essential Oil. It is truly an 'essential' for the household when it comes to 'spring cleaning' and a good essential oil to have on hand year round. Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Tea Tree Essential Oil is antiseptic, anti-infectious, and antiviral. It is fungicidal and acts as...