NEW Essential Oils and Hydrosols for July - August 2012

Benzoin (Gum Benjamin) Essential Oil Styrax benzoin resin, sourced through social enterprise. Also known as Gum Benjamin, Benzoin is one of the classic ingredients of incense, and in ancient times it was used as a fumigator. It was the additive to rosewater for the centuries-old facial cleanser and toner known as Virgin's Milk, and the ladies of the Royal House of Windsor attributed their beautiful complexions to the use of Friar's Balsam in freshly made barley water. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1503

Wild Carrot Seed Essential Oil (Steam Distilled) Daucus carota steam distilled from the seeds, social enterprise, Hungary. This oil has a warm, dry, with a woody-earthy odour and a light fruity-floral note, slightly spicy, strong herbaceous musky scent.
Carrot oil is used to treat and regenerate liver, thyroid and skin. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1504

Cognac Green Grape Essential Oil Vitis vinifera Steam Distilled from the fruit in the USA. Cognac has a rich aroma reminiscent of an old wine barrel. It has fresh, vibrant fruit tones with a slight green, herbaceous note. Blend Cognac oil in shampoos to make your hair shiny, smooth and to give it weight. Cognac Essential Oil gives a top note to perfumes in trace amounts for 'lift' and fresh, natural fruity notes in colognes, after-shaves and product fragrances. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1506

Geranium, Rose Asperum Essential Oil Pelargonium asperum Steam distilled from the leaves and flowers, social enterprise in Egypt Pelargonium asperum has a fresh rose-like odour with a minty overtone. Stimulating the lymphatic and immune systems, relieving premenstrual and menstrual tension, circulatory problems, general infections, and eczema. Geranium’s stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex is considered ideal for maintaining homeostasis in the body. It is also good for oily skin as it balances sebum. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1507

Everlasting aka Immortelle aka Helichrysum Helichrysum angustifolium syn. gymnocephalum also known as St. John’s herb, Everlasting or Immortelle. Steam distilled from the flowering tops in Monte Negro. Social Enterprise. A sweet, rich honey-like scent with a delicate tea-like undertone. Immortelle has a long history of medical uses in Europe. It was the chosen remedy for chronic skin conditions and lymphatic system problems as well as for treating migraines, headaches and liver ailments through infusion with the oil. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1508

Myrtus communis Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs, social enterprise from France. Myrtle Essential Oil has a clear, fresh scent that is slightly camphoraceous – much like Eucalyptus. It reminds me of a cross between carrot seed and everlasting. Myrtle Essential Oil has common use as an astringent, antiseptic, vulnerary, bactericidal, expectorant and as a decongestant. Aromatherapy applications follow the tradition going back to ancient North Africa of using myrtle to combat sore throats and coughs. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1509

Patchouli Guatemalan Essential Oil. Steam distilled from the sun dried leaves and young shoots. social enterprise from Guatemala. Patchouli oil is a viscous dark orange or brown with a strong, earthy, sweet-herbaceous, woody-balsamic, long-lasting odour. Patchouli was a renown antidote to snake and insect bites in India and China. In the Victorian era, it was used to treat Indian carpets from deteriorating from insects and fungi. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1510

Rhododendron Essential Oil Rhododendron anthopogon Steam distilled from the flowers and leaves wild harvested. Social enterprise in Nepal. Rhodedendron reminds me of a soft vanilla fir balsam, mixed with a floral herbaceousness reminscent of geranium. Oils that are distilled from the flower are heart opening and offer self confidence, creativity, and new energy! This essential oil helps to call and allow in all that you want to manifest in life. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1511

Tobacco aka Nicotina Absolute Nicotiana tabacum Food grade solvent extracted from the leaves. Social enterprise from Brazil. Aroma: Tobacco has a warm, rich, very sweet tobacco-like odour that is impossible to imitate or synthesize. Tobacco Absolute is a powerful oil and will heal integrity issues. Used to calm extreme emotional states, dull the senses, and as an aphrodisiac. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1512

Vanilla Bourbon CO2 Extracted 12% Essential Oil Vanilla planifolia CO2 12% extraction from the flower. Fermented vanilla beans have a very complex flavor bouquet with more than 250 aroma components. Vanilla Absolute is popular for its aphrodisiac properties. It is a comforting, calming oil that promotes love and peace. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1513

Xanthoxylum syn. Zanthoxylum essential oil Steam distilled from wildcrafted leaves. Social enterprise from Nepal. Exotic and Sensual, Floral, Fresh, Fruity. The aroma is beautiful and uplifting. The Himalayan healers use Xanthoxylum mainly in treatment of respiratory diseases and digestive stress. The oil is also deeply calming for the nervous system. It can be used daily and is a wonderful tonic for health. http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1514