Individual Oils

Benzoin Essential Oil: A Jack of All Trades Since Ancient Times While many essential oil users are familiar with common oils, like lavender and rose, they may be less knowledgeable about benzoin essential oil, which is a shame. Benzoin derivatives are some of the most versatile agents in the natural world. If you don’t know […]

Frankincense oil is one of the better known essential oils, along with myrrh, due to it’s presence in the Christian biblical stories. According the Bible frankincense was one of the gifts that the three wise men bought to the baby Jesus when he was born, so this oil has a very long history, having been

Whether you’re a gardener or a foodie with a love of fresh herbs, you’re likely familiar with fresh basil in all its vvariations. But you might not know that essential oil made from basil plants is also available to you, with both culinary and wellness benefits. Here’s an introduction to this versatile herb that has

Lemongrass. What is it? Isn’t it just a Thai cooking flavor? A spice they put in soup? Well it is most definitely used in many East Asian dishes but lemongrass is so much more. The Origins of Lemongrass and How It Is Made Into an Essential Oil Originally from India (native to Asia), this perennial