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....
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...