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Apricot Kernel Oil ( Prunus
armeniaca )
Apricot kernel oil is obtained from the kernels of Apricots. The oil can be obtained from kernels using the cold pressed method. Apricots are native to Armenia, although it is believed that Apricots may have originated in China. The fruit is widely cultivated in Mediterranean and Central Asia. Apricot kernel oil is great for use as a massage oil as it is very light and makes the skin soft. This oil has a deep, nutty flavor which makes it an excellent ingredient for desserts and other recipes. Apricot kernel oil has been mentioned in Traditional Chinese medicine where it is used for treating tumors and ulcers. Apricot oil and almond oil, are used similarly in cosmetics to soften skin. Apricot oil is emollient, anti - inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-bacterial, anti-septic and anti-oxidant. |
Pure Moroccan Argan Oil
Argan Oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree that is native to Morocco. The fruit of the Argan tree is small, and are round, oval or conical. The Argan kernels are ground and pressed to extract the oil. Often called liquid gold, Argan oil is an organic product extracted from the kernels of the Argan tree, which is native to Morocco. It is extremely rich in beneficial nutrients including fatty acids and vitamin E. |
Basil Oil (Holy) (Ocimum
sanctum)
Holy basil, like sweet Basil, comes from India where it is revered as a sacred herb. Holy Basil Essential Oil is also known as Tulsi Essential Oil. The oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowers/buds of the Ocimum Sanctum herb. It is used extensively in India and within ayurvedic practices. Holy Basil is grown and distilled for aromatic, medicinal and spiritual purposes. Holy Basil contains a large percentage of Eugenol. Basil oil used in flavoring liquor, chewing tooth paste, cold rub oil etc. It is an energizing/stimulating diffuser, and is used to make room mist blends. The oil is helpful for nervous system disorders such as depression, headache, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension, stress and anxiety. Traditionally Ocimum sanctum is used in malarial fevers, gastric disorders and in hepatatic infections. The oil is used in flavoring, cosmetics, soaps, pharmaceuticals and perfumery. |
Basil Oil (Sweet) (Ocimum
Basilium)
Basil is revered as a sacred herb in India, and is also known as Sweet Basil. It is native to Africa and Asia. The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering herb and it has a warm, herbaeceous scent. The main action of this oil is on the nervous system. It is used for indigestion, stress, sinusitis, insect bites, headache, muscle relaxation, anxiety, bacterial infections, depression, panic attacks, hair loss, insomnia, menstrual cramps, intestinal problems, nausea, ear infections, massage, bathing, inhalation, diffusion and as a study aid. |
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis)
Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). Castor oil is a colorless to very pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor once first ingested. Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. It is also used for skin problems, to treat ringworm, for wrinkles and fine lines, acne. It is also used as a moisturiser. |
Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)
Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It has various applications as food or in cosmetics. Coconut oil is extracted by the cold pressed method. Coconut oil is used for diabetes, heart disease, chronic fatigue, Crohn's disease, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Alzheimer's disease, thyroid conditions, energy, and boosting the immune system. Ironically, despite coconut oil's high calorie and saturated fat content, some people use it to lose weight and lower cholesterol. Coconut oil is sometimes applied to the skin as a moisturizer and to treat a skin condition called psoriasis. It is widely used as a hair nourishing oil. |
Cumin seed Oil (Black) (Nigella
Sativa)
Black Cumin Seed Oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant and is native to Asia. The plant is technically part of the buttercup family and has small, black, crescent shaped seeds. Historical accounts of Black Seed use date back as far as the times of King Tut in Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra reportedly used black cumin seed oil for beautiful hair and skin and Hippocrates was fond of using it for digestive troubles. The oil is used for asthma & allergies, eczema and psoriasis, digestion, candida and fungus, cancers, good heart health, MRSA and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), for boosting immunity, and for skin and hair. |
Blue Chamomile Oil - High Grade
The inky blue oil is distilled from flower heads, and is native to Europe and north and west Asia. It is an excellent herb for many digestive disorders and for nervous tension and irritability. Externally, it is used for sore skin and Eczema. It is used for Diarrhea, sciatica, gout, flu, as a digestive and sleep aid, for colds, asthma, fever, colic, gallstones, headaches, muscle cramps, spasms, constipation, pain and for increased appetite, rheumatism and arthritis. It is used in antiseptic ointments, tonics, cosmetics, soaps, detergents, high-class perfumes, hair and bath products, and as a flavor ingredient. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, relaxant, carminative, bitter, nervine. |
ClarySage Oil (Salvia Sclarea)
Clary Sage Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation from the buds and leaves of the Clary Sage plant. It is herb, believed to be a native species of Europe, which has been highly praised as a medicinal plant throughout history, particularly owing to its numerous benefits for vision and eye health. It improves vision, protects loss of vision due to premature or normal aging, curbs bacterial growth and infection in urinary tract, colon and intestine, helps maintain good health of uterus and stomach, strengthens gums, tones skin muscles and hair, boosts libido and treats impotency, helps battle drug addiction, helps reduce blood pressure, regulates bowel movements, is useful in treating spasms and reducing convulsions, provides relief from depression, stress and anxiety, provides relief from menstrual problems. Clarysage oil is antidepressant, anticonvulsive, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, emenagogue, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stomachic and uterine. |