D is For Deodorant, Depression, and Diuretic

http://www.A-to-Zchallenge.com A to Z April Blogging Challenge D is For Deodorant, Depression, and Diuretic Cypress Essential Oil, (Cupressus sempervirens), comes from the cones, leaves, and twigs of the Cypress tree. It is steam distilled from the plant matter, is clear with a hint of yellow, and has a pleasant Spicy, Smoky, and Woody aroma. Cypress...

Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Logo by Hemant CARROT SEED ESSENTIAL OIL (Daucus carota) Carrot Seed Essential Oil is obtained from the seeds of the wild carrot. The wild carrot is found in Europe, India, and North Africa. The essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds, in France. Carrot Seed Essential Oil has an earthy, herby, woody aroma. Carrot...

German Chamomile vs Roman Chamomile

GERMAN CHAMOMILE (Matricaria chamomilla) German Chamomile is an aromatic, herbaceous plant with daisy-like, yellow flowers. The Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flowers. The color of Essential Oil of German Chamomile is a deep blue. German Chamomile Essential Oil has rich, fruity aroma. German Chamomile has long been used in Europe as a tea....

Anise Essential Oil

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...

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...

Fennel Essential Oil

Fennel is a herb found all over the Mediterranean region. It is cultivated in Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, North Africa, Portugal, and Spain. The essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the herb. Fennel Essential Oil has a warm, sweet, anisic aroma. Essential Oil of Fennel was used by early Greeks and...

Black Pepper Essential Oil

Black Pepper is a climbing vine that grows red berries. It was originally a forest plant, and is now widely cultivated in India and Malaysia. The Essential Oil is steam distilled from the ripe peppercorns. Black Pepper Essential Oil has a strong, spicy, warm aroma. Black Pepper was first known as a spice, and was...

Celery Essential Oil

Celery is a small herb with fleshy, erect stalks. It grows in Southern Europe. It is cultivated in Holland, Hungary, and India. Celery Essential Oils is distilled from the seeds of the herb. It contains a fresh, spicy aroma. Celery was known and used by the Ancient Greeks and Western Europeans, as a cultivated vegetable....

Geranium Essential Oil

May is here and flowers are blooming everywhere! Geraniums will be blooming soon, if not already in some places. Today, I want to talk about the benefits of Geranium Essential Oil. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Geranium is a shrub, of many different varieties, of scented flowers; apple, apricot, lemon, mint, orange, and nutmeg, just to name...