Neem oil – or neem oil – is derived from Neem (Azadirachta indica), a tree belonging to the Paternoster family. Neem oil used for skin application is made by cold pressing the fruit kernels of the Neem tree. Neem oil used for other purposes can be extracted from the flesh, kernels or seeds of the … Read more
Flaxseed oil comes from common flax (Linum usitatissimum), a plant in the flax family. Flaxseed oil is extracted from the dried seeds of common flax by cold pressing. However, flaxseed oil used for industrial purposes is extracted in a different way. Flaxseed oil is primarily used as a dietary supplement and is especially known for … Read more
Coconut oil has become extremely popular in recent years for many good reasons; several experts agree that it can be used for weight loss, better skin and hair, and even improve our brain function! In this article you can read about the following: 40 ways to use coconut oil 1. Weight loss: Coconut oil can … Read more
Finding the healthiest cooking oil can be a difficult task. This is mainly because you need to consider both the smoking point and fatty acid profile of the oil. For frying, you should choose an oil with a high smoke point that also has a good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – even … Read more
Thyme oil comes from the Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), which belongs to the Calendula family. Thyme oil is extracted from the fresh or dried flower shoots of the thyme, yielding around 0.7-1.0% oil. The actual production is done by steam distillation. Remarkably, the thyme plant smells strongly of its essential oils and is therefore completely … Read more
Vitamin E oil is a relatively new term ‘coined’ by health food stores to sell or market essential oils containing vitamin E. In practice, vitamin E oil is typically one of the following oils (or a mixture of both): Thistle oil Safflower oil It is also not uncommon for other popular essential oils such as … Read more
Thistle oil comes from the milk thistle plant (Silybum marianum), which belongs to the basket flower family. Thistle oil is extracted from the seeds of the milk thistle and is produced by either hot or cold pressing. In natural medicine, thistle oil is best known for its ability to protect the liver and treat liver … Read more
Safflower oil is derived from Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a member of the Basket Flower family. Safflower oil is extracted from safflower seeds and is produced by hot or cold pressing. Although some people use safflower oil for medicinal purposes, there is no scientific evidence that it can be used to treat diseases or other health … Read more
Tea tree oil comes from the Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), which belongs to the Myrtle family. Tea tree oil is produced by steam distillation and is extracted from the leaves and possibly twigs of the tea tree, yielding approximately 1.8% oil. The name tea tree (or tea tree) originated in the 18th century when sailors … Read more
Rosemary oil comes from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), a member of the Calendula family. Rosemary oil is extracted from the top shoots of the plant and is produced by steam distillation. The rosemary shoots yield around 1-2% oil. Although rosemary oil has long been used medicinally, there is no scientific evidence that it can be used … Read more