by Venus | Mar 13, 2011 | Essential Oils
The Greeks fell in love with marjoram oil when Zeus was just a child. That’s a simple way of saying that the oil has been used for aeons in Greek society as an ingredient in perfume as well as for medicinal purposes. When the English finally discovered the benefits of...
by Venus | Feb 13, 2011 | Essential Oils
The Egyptians fell in love with the spikenard plant thousands of years ago. The oil from the plant was used to anoint powerful individuals because of its reputation as a powerful healer. The oil was also known for its spiritual properties, as well as for its ability...
by Venus | Jan 13, 2011 | Essential Oils
The Egyptians made sarcophagi from cypress, the Phoenicians and the Cretans used it to build houses and ships, and the Greeks used it to carve statues of their gods. The cypress tree has been an integral part of Western civilization for centuries. The tree is named...
by Venus | Jan 13, 2011 | Essential Oils
Thyme oil has a long and fascinating history of use. The Egyptians would never have been able to embalm their departed loved ones so successfully if it weren’t for thyme oil. The early Romans identified thyme oil as medicinal as well as culinary oil. Italy is still...
by Venus | Dec 13, 2010 | Essential Oils
The flowers of the small ylang-ylang tree have been used in Asia for centuries to express love in marriage ceremonies.The tree grows in Malaysia, Madagascar, the Philippines, and the Reunion Islands. The name means ‘Flower of Flowers’ and those flowers can be pink,...
by Venus | Nov 13, 2010 | Essential Oils
The rich perfumed fragrance of the rose is unmistakable. The aroma of the rose has enamored cultures around the world for centuries, rivaling even the renown of the prized sandalwood. The first rose came from a Persian garden, and the bush quickly spread around the...