Carrot Seed Oil and Its Benefits for Skin Care

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...

Bergamot Oil History and Therapeutic Applications

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...

Welcome to the Essential Oil Exchange!

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....

Allspice Berry Oil as a Warming Anaesthetic

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....

Basil Oil – A Brief Overview of Oil Types and Uses

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...

Cinnamon Bark Oil and Its Antiseptic Uses

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...
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