There are over 700 different species of Eucalyptus, with about 500 of which are able to produce an essential oil. Some reports state that only fifteen species occur outside Australia, with just nine of these not occurring in Australia. Though with only a few that produce essential oil..
There are over 700 different species of Eucalyptus, with about 500 of which are able to produce an essential oil. Some reports state that only fifteen species occur outside Australia, with just nine of these not occurring in Australia. Though with only a few that produce essential oil..
There are over 700 different species of Eucalyptus, with about 500 of which are able to produce an essential oil. Some reports state that only fifteen species occur outside Australia, with just nine of these not occurring in Australia. Though with only a few that produce essential oil..
The Helichrysum genus comprises of over 600 species of plants, with only but a few that can produce essential oil. Also known as Immortelle, Helichrysum, St. John's herb (not to be confused with St. John's Wort which is known as Hypericum perforatum), Strawflower or the Everlasting Daisy becau..
Belonging to the family same as the celery, the Fennel is a tall 2 metre yellow flowering, highly aromatic and flavourful perennial herb. The seeds are distilled from the flower head, crushed and distilled to an essential oil of a slightly aniseed, citrus-like, sweet, spicy aroma. The plant requires..
The Siberian Fir Needle is a coniferous evergreen tree growing to 30 meters, producing needles that are highly aromatic. The shape of needles as opposed to leaves, are natures survival instinct - the needles allows less water evaporation as it would from a lea..
It is considered the second largest tree in Europe after the Norway Spruce (Picea abies), and there have been many examples recorded in European countries where mature specimens have grown to a mammoth height of 55 metres. Measuring about 2 metres in diameter, the straight trunk is smooth and g..
The Boswellia group of trees consists of some 20 species found in the dry tropical areas of N.E Africa and Asia. When the tree is cut, it exudes a milky liquid that solidifies to an amber oleo-resin/gum that is collected for steam distillation. There is a difference with B.carterii (see. Olibanum) a..
A large perennial herb, resembling a giant fennel. Similar stems and root area with resin ducts, that when bruised or cut, exudes an aromatic milky juice, a natural oleoresin, that dries reasonably quick. The dried resin is collected after some incisions at the base of the herb/plant. Steam dis..
Garlic is a bulb, that is made up of segments of cloves - like sliced wedges of a cake. It is commonly used raw, or cooked, dried for easy preservation, and now steam distilled. Cultivated all over the world, the unmistakable aroma of Garlic is strong and pungent, which has been steam distilled..
There are over 700 varieties of cultivated geranium and pelargonium species, and approximately 250 natural species. Both of the Geraniaceae plant family, with many, if not thousands grown for ornamental purposes in the garden (hybrids and cultivators). Though, only around a dozen species are accepta..
There are over 700 varieties of cultivated geranium and pelargonium species, and approximately 250 natural species. Both of the Geraniaceae plant family, with many, if not thousands grown for ornamental purposes in the garden (hybrids and cultivators). Though, only around a dozen species are accepta..