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Our Herbs & Essential Oils Juniper Juniper essential oil INCI name:Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil Juniper berry essential oil is rich in flavonoids, monoterpenes, and has anti-inflammatory properties.The Juniper plant is a tough, robust evergreen with small green berries that can take up to two years to ripen. In ancient Greece, Juniper was burned in sickrooms to purify the environment and used during the mummification process in ancient Egypt. Modern uses are far less sombre. Topically applied, Juniper essential oil helps to warm tired or aching muscles, relieve arthritis symptoms, and reduce excess fluid retention.The oil supports the body’s natural detoxifying system,...

Our Herbs & Essential Oils Cypress Cypress essential oil INCI name:Cupressus Sempervirens Cypress, scientifically known as Cupressus sempervirens, is steam distilled from the aromatic cones, leaves, and twigs of the trees growing wild in the hills and mountains of Spain. Cypress essential oil has a fresh, clean, and deep green balsamic aroma with herbaceous, spicy, and slightly woody evergreen undertones in the tenacious drydown.Cypress trees are long-lived and resistant to decay, which is reflected in their Latin name sempervirens, meaning “lives forever.” This durability is likely why the ancient Greeks used Cypress wood to sculpt statues of their immortal gods.Tibby's...

Our Herbs & Essential Oils Turmeric Turmeric Extract INCI name:Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract Part(s) usedRhizome The Power of Plants Turmeric, renowned for its vibrant yellow-orange hue that enhances curries worldwide, originates from Southeast Asia and is cultivated extensively across Asia. Its robust rhizome, dried and ground into a powder, has multifaceted applications dating back millennia. In Hindu rituals, turmeric holds sacred significance, boasting a pungent, slightly spicy flavour. Beyond culinary use, it serves as a dye for textiles and food, alongside its recognized therapeutic value. Indian and Chinese medicinal traditions advocate its efficacy in addressing digestive and inflammatory ailments,...

Our Herbs & Essential Oils Lavender Lavender essential oil INCI name:Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil Lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia, is a member of the Lamiaceae family, renowned for its essential oil production. This perennial plant thrives in sunny, mountainous regions and is native to the Mediterranean basin, though it also grows in similar climates in countries like the United States, the Canary Islands, and Australia. Its grey-green leaves and blueish-violet flowers grow in clusters atop the stem. The name "lavender" stems from the Latin word 'lavare,' meaning "to wash," as the Romans used it to scent their baths, and...