Geranium oil comes from flowers in the Pelargonium genus. It is extracted by steam distillation using the aromatic parts of the flowers, which are primarily the leaves, but also the stems to some extent. Although there is no scientific evidence of geranium oil’s effect on health, it is still used for medicinal purposes by some … Read more
There are two types of almond oil: sweet almond oil and bitter almond oil. This is because both sweet and bitter almonds grow on almond trees (Prunus dulcis). The most common almond oil is sweet almond oil – and this article is only about sweet almond oil. The almonds available in grocery stores and the … Read more
Hemp oil is also known as hemp seed oil orsimply hemp oil. It is extracted from its seeds. Hemp oil is used as a dietary supplement and not for aromatherapy, skin care, etc. Some users believe that hemp oil is healthy for humans because it has the same ratio (3:1) of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty … Read more
Borage oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis). Borage oil is used as a dietary supplement and its main nutritional benefit is its high content of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Although there is no scientific evidence for the effects of borage oil on health, it is still used … Read more
Ginger oil comes from the dried or unpeeled roots – the so-called rhizomes – of the ginger plant (Zingiber Officinale). The roots are extracted by either cold pressing or steam distillation and the roots yield 2-4% oil. Despite the fact that the health benefits of ginger oil are poorly documented, it has long been used … Read more
Base oils are plant oils used for oil massage in aromatherapy. The primary function of base oils is to dilute essential oils to make them more skin-friendly. However, base oils can also be used on their own, i.e. without mixing with other oils. In this article you can read about how base oils are defined, … Read more
The jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis) is a small evergreen shrub that grows in Mexico and the southern United States. The jojoba bears fruits that contain seeds. About 50% of the seeds’ weight is made up of wax – and it is this wax that we call jojoba oil. Although jojoba oil is primarily used in … Read more
Chamomile oil can be made from several different flower species in the genus Chamomile (Matricaria), but the most popular and used species are without a doubt the following: Fragrant Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Fragrant chamomile is also called blue chamomile. Chamomile oil is made from fresh chamomile flowers and is extracted by … Read more
Lavender oil is extracted from various flower species of the lavender genus (Lavandula). It is produced by steam distillation of the plant’s flowers. Although lavender oil is toxic to the human body in high concentrations, it has long been used in natural medicine as well as cosmetics. In this article, you’ll get a thorough overview … Read more
Sometimes simply called evening primrose oil, giant evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the giant evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis). Although there is no scientific evidence that giant evening primrose oil can be used to treat disease, it has long been used as an herbal remedy for a wide range of diseases … Read more