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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.
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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
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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.]
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Borage, Borago Officinalis, Cold Expressed - FranceBorage, 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: Species
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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.
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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.