Learning Essential Oils

The History: Meaning "flower of flowers", ylang ylang is a tropical tree that produces its flowers in three different clolors - yellow, pink and mauve - all with thick, highly...

The History: Native to the desert of Oman, Yemen, Ethiopia and Somalia,  the tough myrrh shrub, oozes a sticky reddish-orange gum. In Western herbal medicine,  myrrh gum is used  to treat...

The History: most sage varieties are native to the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. Sage migrated to Central Europe during the Middle Ages. Cultivated by ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, it has...

The History: found in central Europe, the juniper bush produces green buds that, over a period of about two years, gradually mature into black berries.  Supporting the Spirit: Juniper Berry invigorates...