Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata)is in the custard-apple family of botanical plants and is indigenous to Southeast Asia where most of the world’s oil is produced in the Comoro Islands, Madagascar and Réunion. The flower petals are picked early in the morning to maximize oil yield. I was on the island of Trinidad in the Western [...]

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) of course is in the mint family of botanical plants and the essential oil obtained through steam distillation of the leaves and primarily comes from Utah. The properties of this oil resemble that of peppermint but its effects are less powerful. It is better adapted to children’s maladies. Traditionally it was used [...]

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) is in the family of grasses among botanical plants and comes from India and the Comoro Islands. It is a relative of lemongrass and was used in temple incense by the ancient Egyptians. Palmarosa oil, also called “Indian” or “Turkish” geranium oil, has been distilled since the 18th century. It was shipped [...]

Lemon (Citrus limon)is in the citrus family of botanical plants. The lemon tree has its origin in Asia and first appeared in the Mediterranean area about 200 A.D. By the Middle Ages, it was being cultivated in Spain and Sicily. As a medicinal, it became popular when it was discovered that it warded off scurvy [...]

Essential oils have gained popularity due to the benefits attached to it. There is no better way than essential oils that can be put to multitasks that too keeping you nearer to nature. Anyone can use essential oil according to his needs. Variety of essential oil is available in the market to satisfy the diverse [...]