by Venus | Aug 23, 2012 | Essential Oils
Carrots have been around the Middle East and throughout Europe for centuries. The Greeks and the Romans were well aware of the medicinal properties of the oil from carrots. Vitamin A and carotene were identified by early alchemists who used a mixture of carrot seed...
by Venus | Aug 10, 2012 | Essential Oils
Some experts say that the bergamot tree is native to Southeast Asia and it was introduced to Europe years later, but others say its ancestral home was Greece. Regardless of its origin, the strange cross between a lime and orange tree (although some say orange and...
by Venus | Aug 1, 2012 | Welcome Message
The pursuit of our personal interests often propels us deeper into new territory… and sometimes overwhelming choices. When you first discover Essential Oil Exchange, you might just be starting to learn about essential oils, aromatherapy, and natural crafting....
by Venus | Jul 20, 2012 | Essential Oils
The Romans called fennel the “herb of sight,” and recent studies show that fennel does have potential in treating glaucoma. In India and Pakistan, fennel flavors spicy dishes, and is chewed as an after-meal breath freshener. China combines it with other spices, and...
by Venus | Jul 8, 2012 | Essential Oils
The allspice tree is one of those finicky members of the plant family that only grows in certain areas of the world. Jamaica is well known for allspice tree growth, but some South American countries have also been successful in growing and harvesting allspice berries....