Angelica is a common ingredient in many dishes and famous liquors. Itβs fame dates back to thousands of years, not only for its flavor but also for the powerful aroma and countless medicinal benefits the angelica essential oil contains. Angelica...
Rosemary may seem like another kitchen spice used to season meats and vegetables. But this herb is so much more than that. It is yet another widely cultivated plant for the many medicinal properties it holds, from easing muscle pain...
Nutmeg is regarded as a mystical spice used from food to cosmetics to traditional medicines. This popular ingredient, though now a common spice in the kitchen, has a long history of use and even spawned conflicts and wars for between...
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a flowering tree which belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Although native to Moluccas in Indonesia, it can also be found in neighboring Southeast Asia countries and are now commercially grown worldwide. Much as it is coveted...
Yuzu essential oil is well known for its invigorating citrus aroma, making it one of the favorite oils for anxiety and stress relief. Yuzu (Citrus junos) is a citrus fruit tree from the family Rutaceae. This plant originated in Central...
Myrrh has been a popular source of essential oil dating back to Biblical times. It was regarded as a rare and precious commodity used as incense, perfumes, and during sacred rituals to purify the air. It has been used as...
Ancient history depicts frankincense as a highly valuable product that was even used for trade, but the sweet, honey-like, and woodsy fragrance of this high-grade oil is still much sought after in todayβs health industry. Frankincense oil is made up...
Roses have become popular since ancient times. In fact, they have been so valuable that the Romans used it as currency. Apart from being a popular element of Valentineβs Day, the rose offers so much more than a symbol of...
Litseaβs pepper-like fruits are the source of litsea essential oil that have been used for thousands of years for its many healing properties. Photo byΒ Nipho PittayaΒ from iStockLitsea (Litsea cubeba) is an evergreen tree native to China and other Southeast Asian...
