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The Pelargonium plant family is native to South Africa and was brought to Europe in the 17th. century. The first cultivation and distillation of the plant into essential oil was in France. At some point, a wide number of countries began to produce the essential oil and contribute to its distribution around the world. It…

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Sandalwood has a long history of use. Mentioned in old Sanskrit and Chinese manuscripts, the oil was used in religious rituals, and many deities and temples were carved from its wood. The essential oil is obtained from the steam distillation of chips and billets cut from the heartwood of various species of Sandalwood trees (e.g….

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Eastern Hemlock also called Canadian hemlock and hemlock spruce is a coniferous tree in the pine family (Pinaceae). Eastern hemlock’s natural range extends east west from Nova Scotia to Minnesota and Missouri, and south to Georgia and Alabama. Of the eight species of hemlock (Tsuga spp) in the world, eastern hemlock is the only one…

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Melissa or Lemon Balm has been described as a boost for the brain, strengthening the memory and great for chasing away melancholy. Melissa is the Greek word for honey bee and the sweet citrus fragrance is very attractive to bees. Melissa is also known as lemon balm and is known in Hebrew as Bal-Smim which…

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Helichrysum is the Latin name for a flowering plant meaning “immortal” or “everlasting.” It grows wild in the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. Famous for its exotic, spicy scent, many perfume makers use helichrysum in their products. The flowers and leaves of Helichrysum plants have additional uses in traditional medicine in Europe, particularly Italy, Spain,…

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Nutmeg is from a tropical evergreen tree that is native to the Moluccus, or Spice Islands, of Indonesia and is principally cultivated there and in the West Indies. Commonly used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a brain tonic, it was also known as an aphrodisiac and brain stimulant. The essential oil is extracted…

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Ancient Egyptians used Dill, the herb as an aphrodisiac, while ancient Greeks harvested fronds of dill to cover their eyes to induce sleep. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used dill as an antibacterial to treat the wounds of soldiers injured in battle in ancient Rome and also used dill as the base for a…

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As a plant, Coffee originated from the province of Kaffa in Ethopia. A number of reports and legends surround its first use but the history of coffee appears to date back to the 15th century, and possibly earlier. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the early 15th century,…

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Cocoa essential oil comes from the seeds of the Cacao tree found in India and both North and South America. History suggests that Cocoa was used back in the era of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Toltecs. It has always been considered an indulgent luxury and in earlier ages only royalty was allowed access to this…

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O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining… This inspiring aromatherapy recipe was created to free your spirit and help connect you to the divine omnipresence. It’s the time of the year to clear all debt and start again. Use this spiritual oil formulation to guide you, give you hope and faith in humanity, and…

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