Argania, Cold Expressed – Morocco
$10.00 – $25.00
Argania, Cold expressed vegetable oil Morocco or Argan 0il
Argan oil is produced by several women’s co-operatives in the southwestern parts of Morocco. The most labour-intensive part of oil-extraction is removal of the soft pulp (used to feed animals) and the cracking by hand, between two stones, of the hard nut. The seeds are then removed and gently roasted. This roasting accounts for part of the oil’s distinctive, nutty flavour. [Wikipedia}
The traditional technique for oil extraction is to grind the roasted seeds to paste, with a little water, in a stone rotary quern. The paste is then squeezed by hand in order to extract the oil. The extracted paste is still oil-rich and is used as animal feed. Oil produced this way can be stored and used for 3–6 months, and will be produced as needed in a family, from a store of the kernels, which will keep for 20 years unopened. Dry-pressing is becoming increasingly important for oil produced for sale, as this method allows for faster extraction, and the oil produced can be used for 12–18 months after extraction.
The oil contains 80% unsaturated fatty acids, is rich in essential fatty acids and is more resistant to oxidation than olive oil. Argan oil is used for dipping bread, on couscous, salads and similar uses. A dip for bread known as amlou is made from argan oil, almonds and peanuts, sometimes sweetened by honey or sugar.
Medicinal Uses
The unroasted oil is traditionally used as a treatment for skin diseases, and has become favoured by European cosmetics manufacturers.
Balsam Fir, Abies Balsamea – Canada
$14.00 – $42.00
Balsam Fir, Abies Balsamea – Canada
This organic essential oil of Balsam fir from Canada is distilled from the needles of the tree.
Medicinal Uses
Both varieties of the species are very popular as Christmas trees, particularly in the northeastern United states. The resin is used to produce Canada balsam, and was traditionally used as a cold remedy and as a glue for glasses, optical instrument components, and for preparing permanent mounts of microscope specimens. The wood is milled for framing lumber, siding and pulped for paper manufacture. Balsam fir oil is an EPA approved nontoxic rodent repellent. The balsam fir is also used as an air freshener and as incense.
Basil, Ociumum Basilicum – India
$21.00 – $43.00
Basil, Ociumum Basilicum – India, Basil, or Sweet Basil, is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum (pronounced /ˈbæzɪl/ or, in the US, /ˈbeːzɪl/), of the family Lamiaceae (mints), sometimes known as Saint Joseph’s Wort in some English-speaking countries.
This organic essential oil of exotic basil from India is distilled from the flowers of the plant.
Medicinal Uses
Basil is used for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India and Siddha medicine, a traditional Tamil system of medicine. They are also used as drinks in Southeast Asia.
Basil and oregano contain large amounts of (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP), which might have a use in treating inflammatory bowel diseases and arthritis. BCP is the only product identified in nature that activates CB2 selectively; it interacts with one of two cannabinoid receptors (CB2), blocking chemical signals that lead to inflammation, without triggering cannabis‘s mood-altering effects
Bergamot, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia, Italy
$25.00 – $49.00
Bergamot, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia, Italy -Most familiar flavor in Earl Grey Tea.
Aromatic Description: Fresh, orange/lemon/citrusy, slightly floral.
Medicinal Oil Uses: Acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, cold sores, cystitis, depression, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite, oily skin, psoriasis, stress.
[Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Borage, Borago Officinalis, Cold Expressed – France
$20.00 – $44.00
Borage, Borago Officinalis, Cold Expressed – France
Borage, also known as a starflower, is an annual herb. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has naturalized in many other locales.Scientific name: Borago officinalisRank: SpeciesCanadian Tsuga-organic, Tsuga Canadensis – Canada
$23.00 – $57.00
This hemlock essential oil from Canada is distilled from the twigs of the tree.
Apply 4-8 drops and massage it under the feet or chest.
Used for muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flu, infections, anxiety, stress, etc.
Cedarwood, Atlas, Cedrus Atlantica – United States
$9.00 – $24.00
Cedarwood, Atlas, Cedrus Atlantica – United States
100% pure and natural oil, distilled from the wings of the tree.
Excellent for balancing fluids in the body especially fluid retention.
It is a powerful essential oil, astringent and tonic, to be used diluted in a suitable vegetable oil (jojoba, coconut etc)
Ideal when blended with white pine and black spruce.
Cinnamon Cassia -organic- China
$19.00 – $45.00
It is indicated in case of intense fatigue, feeling of isolation or failure.
This oil is a dermal irritant, dermal sensitizer and a mucus membrane irritant; it is recommended to be diluted it in any vegetable oil (argan, jojoba, coconut) before applying it on the skin.
Clove, Eugenia Caryophyllus – Madagasar
$24.00 – $50.00
Clove, Eugenia Caryophyllus – Madagascar
The properties of this essential oil became well known during the time of the bubonic plague.
Used in ancient times to deal all manner of illness and infection.
It is powerful anti-oxidant and many attribute its cleansing and detoxification benefits.
Ginger Zingiber Officinale – Morocco
$18.00 – $49.00
Ginger Zingiber Officinale – Morocco
The health benefits of ginger root oil can be attributed to its digestive, carminative, expectorant, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, stimulating and aphrodisiac properties. The benefits of ginger oil include its ability to treat stomach problems, nausea, heart strokes, indigestion, inflammation, respiratory problems, and menstrual disorders.