Tag: oil

GALANGAL: (Alpinia officionalis or A. galanga)

Also known as Low John the Conqueror or Siamese Ginger. Galangal has dark green, sword-shaped leaves, white flowers with pink veins, round red seed capsules, and a rhizomous rootstalk that smells of ginger and camphor. The rhizome has a spicy, ginger-like flavour used in Southeast Asia soups and curries. The young shoots and flowers are eaten raw and the flowers can be boiled or pickled. The rhizome yields an essential oil, essence d’Amali, used in perfumes.

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Bergamot

Citrus bergamia

This wonderfully refreshing and renewing oil is expressed from the peel of the bergamot fruit grown in Southern Italy and some parts of Africa. Bergamot leaves are used in Earl Grey tea. The essential oil acts primarily on the nervous system where it can both soothe and invigorate. It is a bright, cheerful, uplifting oil, used when an individual feels depressed or anxious. At times of stress, just smelling the oil will do wonders for your confidence. The uplifting nature of this oil helps the grief-stricken to be more open to the positive, healing effects of joy and love. It promotes confidence, courage, and discernment.

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Benzoin

Styrax tonkinensis

Benzoin, a member of the Styraceae family, is collected as a resin exuded from the trunk after the bark is cut, and is in solid brown to white brittle pieces. More processing is required to bring the benzoin to liquid form. Benzoin comes from trees native to Thailand and Sumatra, and is an ingredient of incense. Commonly known as ‘friar’s balsam’. Care should be taken to obtain a good quality oil.

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What is Cinnamon?

Scientific and medicinal info
Cinnamon is actually aromatic tree bark, one of the few herbs that is not a seed, root or leaf. The trees are native to various parts of Southeast Asia. Cinnamon is an extremely popular spice used in all forms of baking and cooking. Be careful with cinnamon oil. In a pure or essential state, it can be very irritating to the skin. Continue reading “What is Cinnamon?”

CLOVE:

(Syzgium aromaticum) Cloves are the sun-dried unopened flower buds of a dense evergreen tree, they have a strong spiciness that flavors foods and prevents nausea. The flowers are used to soothe aching eyes. Clove oil, from the distillation of leaves and flower buds, is an antiseptic numbing agent for toothache and indigestion. It is added to cosmetics, perfumes, and cigarettes. There are now Clove-based anesthetics.

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CINNAMON:

A high-vibration oil, used for personal protection. It is also a sexual stimulant in the female. Added to any incense, it increases its powers. Mixed with powdered sandalwood, it makes an incense suitable for all religious or spiritual magic. Good for meditation, illumination, and so on.

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