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Patchouli Essential Oil
Grown
using organic methods
Botanical Name~ Pogostemon
cablin
Origin~ Indonesia
Notes~ Patchouli is widely-used both
in Asia and India. Sachets are made of the
coarsely-powdered leaves, and before its common use in Europe, genuine Indian shawls and Indian ink were
distinguished by the odor, which has the unusual quality of improving with age.
Hence the older oil is preferred by perfumers and used to confer more lasting
properties upon other scents.
Constituents~ Oil of Patchouli is
thick, the color being brownish-yellow tinted green. It contains coerulein, the
vivid blue compound found in matricaria, wormwood and other oils. It deposits a
solid, or stearoptene, patchouli alcohol, leaving cadinene.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Grown using organic methods
Botanical Name~
Mentha
piperita
Origin~ USA
Notes~ Peppermint
acts as a local anesthetic, alleviating pain when applied externally in a balm
or lotion. It is also an excellent antifungal and
deodorant.
History~ Pliny tells us that
the Greeks and Romans crowned themselves with Peppermint at their feasts and
adorned their tables with its sprays, and that their cooks flavored both their
sauces and their wines with its essence. Two species of mint were used by the
ancient Greek physicians, but some writers doubt whether either was the modern
Peppermint, though there is evidence that M. piperita was cultivated by
the Egyptians. It is mentioned in the Icelandic Pharmacopoeias of the thirteenth
century, but only came into general use in the medicine of Western Europe about
the middle of the eighteenth century, and then was first used in
England. (M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal)
Constituents~ The chief constituent
of Peppermint oil is Menthol, but it also contains menthyl acetate and
isovalerate, together with menthone, cineol, inactive pinene, limonene and other
less important bodies.
Pine Needle Essential
Oil
Wildharvested
Botanical Name~ Pinus
sylvestris
Origin~ Bulgaria
Benefits~ Energizing,
stimulates blood circulation for arthritic pain, muscular aches and pains in
general. Can also be used to soothe mental stress and relieve
anxiety.
Notes~ General
actions: Antimicrobial, antineuralgic,
antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic (pulmonary, urinary, hepatic),
antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cholagogue, choleretic, deodorant, diuretic,
expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant
(adrenal cortex, circulatory, nervous), vermifuge.
History~
Has
been used for cuts/sores, excessive perspiration, lice, scabies,
aches and pains, arthritis, debility/poor muscle tone, gout, muscular cramp,
muscle stiffness, poor circulation, low blood pressure, sprains, strains,
asthma, bronchitis, sore throat, throat infections, cystitis, nervous
exhaustion, fatigue, nervous tension, stress-related conditions, neuralgia,
sciatica.
Constituents~ Monoterpene hydrocarbons, pinene,
carene, dipentene, limonene, terpinenes, myrcene, ocimene, camphene, sabinene,
bornyl acetate, cineol, citral, chamazulene.
Plantain Leaf
Extract
Grown using organic
methods
Botanical Name~ Plantago
lanceolata
Origin~ USA
Notes~ Plantain is well known
for its infection fighting abilities. It has the ability to destroy a wide range
of micro-organisms and is known to stimulate the healing process. Medicinally
this plant is listed as alterative, astringent, diuretic and antiseptic.
History~ Plantain
has been used for hundreds of years to treat skin inflammations, cuts, insect
stings, wounds and rattlesnake bites.
Constituents~
Mucilage:
Iridoid glycosides (aucubin- aglycone: antibacterial): silicic acid, tannins,
potassium, zinc
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