by Venus | Jun 25, 2012 | Essential Oils
Basil oil and basil leaves share a rich history with modern humans. Indigenous societies were the first people to discover the amazing properties of basil and the oil derived from the plant. It has been cultivated around the world for thousands of years. During the...
by Venus | Jun 10, 2012 | Essential Oils
Ancient texts list cinnamon as an important ingredient in incense and in perfume-making over 4,000 years ago. The Egyptians used it everyday thanks to its irresistible aroma and taste. The Hebrew Bible mentions cinnamon several times. Moses said the oil should be used...
by Venus | May 25, 2012 | Essential Oils
Clary sage is one of those ancient herbs that worked magic when it was put into the eye to relieve mucous, or when it was combined with Muscatel wine to produce a heightened level of intoxication. That ability earned it the title of “muscatel sage” in...
by Venus | May 13, 2012 | Essential Oils
Elegant and colorful geraniums graciously compliment gardens across America, but they are native to South Africa, Madagascar, Morocco, and Egypt. Geraniums were introduced to Spain, Italy, France, and England in the 17th century, and they made their way to America...
by Venus | Apr 20, 2012 | Essential Oils
Ginger has been used in Asian medicine for thousands of years. It was written about in Chinese and Sanskrit texts, and the Romans and the Greeks had a lot to say about this versatile herb as well. Europeans started to use it as a spice and condiment around the 10th...