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Sarah Wayt Benzoin is obtained from the resin of the Styrax benzoin tree. It has been prized in the East for centuries as an incense to fumigate and dispel evil spirits. The resin is dissolved in alcohol solvents to give benzoin oil, which has remarkable energising and rejuvenating effects of the mind, body and spirit. It’s rich, vanilla-like … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Benzoin Oil
Cajeput oil is steam-distilled from the leaves, twigs and bark of an evergreen tropical tree native to Australia and Indonesia. The tree is closely related to tea tree and eucalyptus, and the oil’s properties are also similar. Cajeput is known as ‘white tea tree’ due to its striking white bark. Wide range of healing Cajeput’s … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Cajeput Oil
The woody, balsamic aroma of bay, with its spicy undertones, is regarded as a masculine scent. It is valuable in aromatherapy for its cleansing effects on the mind, body and spirit. Laurel bay, a native of the Mediterranean, has been a symbol of wisdom and peace for thousands of years. An oil can also be … Read moreAromatherapy: How to use Basil Oil
The essential oil is basil is produced by steam-distilling the herb, resulting in a sweet, spicy fragrance evocative of sunny Mediterranean holidays. Basil’s uplifting and strengthening effects on the nervous system make it a valuable oil for treating anxiety and depression. Its restorative properties can also help treat symptoms of stress and tension. Powerful decongestant … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Basil Oil
Aromatic anise seeds, a revered digestive tonic of the Greeks and Romans, is still used in confectionary and as a flavouring for alcoholic beverages, especially Pernod and Turkish Raki. The essential oil is steam-distilled from the seeds of this perennial herb of the Middle East. It has a rich, pervasive spicy-sweet odour resembling Liquorice. A … Read moreAromatherapy: How to use Aniseed Oil
Warming and stimulating, fennel has a long tradition as a digestive tonic. The seeds of the herb are crushed to give a strongly scented, sweet, peppery oil. Fennel has potent properties. Used sparingly, it has an enlivening, energising and revitalising effect on the mind and body. Fennel’s main action is on the digestion, where it … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Fennel Oil
Fennel and Lavender Skin Creams These ‘rejuvenating’ night and day skin creams are particularly good for dry, dull or mature complexions. Apply either cream to the face once or twice a day after cleansing. It is advisable to take a break after 6 weeks of continuous use. Nurturing night cream This silky, rich, beeswax formula … Read moreAromatherapy: Fennel for Beauty and Home
Fennel’s sweet dried-grass aroma earned it the Russian name ‘foeniculum’, deriving from the Latin foenum, meaning ‘hay-like’. Native to the shores of the Mediterranean, fennel is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb growing up to 2m, with blue-green feathery leaves and umbels of golden-yellow flowers. All parts of the plant are aromatic, although the highly prized … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Fennel Oil
Frankincense has been prized since the time of the pharaohs, who considered it an oil of enlightenment and wisdom, an exotic treasure that was more valuable than gold. Its powerful, sweet and woody fragrance is still used today as incense in temples and churches. Medication and meditation The magical properties of frankincense are best activated … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Frankincense Oil
Persian Princess Skin Cream This rich, nourishing cream can be used sparingly under make-up or as a daily moisturiser for dry and mature skins. It also makes a great hand cream for gardeners. 3g beeswax granules 10ml sweet almond oil 10ml avocado oil 2 vitamin E capsules 15ml bottled/filtered water 3 drops frankincense oil 3 drops rose otto oil Put … Read moreAromatherapy: Frankincense for Beauty and Home