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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... Continue Reading →
Anise Essential Oil Anise is a small herb. The Essential Oil is steam distilled from the seeds. It has a sweet, anisic aroma. Anise was known to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It is used by the Chinese in cooking and medicine. Anise Essential Oil serves as an antispasmodic, diuretic, expectorant and stimulant. Following... Continue Reading →
General Effects of Essential Oils on Different Body Systems at: https://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/general-effects-of-essential-oils-on-different-body-systems/
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a herb grown in Asia, China, Guatemala, India, Jamaica, Japan, and Nigeria. Ginger Essential Oil is steam distilled from the roots of the herb. Ginger Essential Oil has a fresh, spicy aroma. Ginger Essential Oil was known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, used by Chinese and Indians for medicinal properties... Continue Reading →
Today we are going to talk about a yellow gemstone called citrine. Citrine is a member of the quartz family. It is similar in color to Topaz, but actually has very little in common with the higher quality gemstone. Photo courtesy of http://www.shamanscrystal.co.uk via Yahoo Images Citrine derived its name from the yellow color of... Continue Reading →
