3 Review(s)

Spikenard (Jatamasi)Nardostachys jatamansiProduct Description•Origin : India and ChinaNote : Base NotePart used : RootExtraction : Steam DistillationAroma : Fresh, Warm, Mildly penetrating,Pungent Aroma•Some essential oils have a very long history and spikenard is one. It ismentioned in the bible and was often referred to as nard in ancient times. Itcomes from the root of a perennial herb that is related to valerian and itoften used as a sedative. In India today it is a common ingredient inAyurveda medicinal oils. The essential oil is pungent, and very few dropsare used in a blend.•Therapeutic uses and properties• Skin - Ageing Skin, Rashes, Urticaria.• Mind Related Conditions - Insomnia, Neuralgia (pain in Nerves).• Anxiety Nervous Tension, Stress-related Conditions.BergamotCitrus BergamiaProduct Description•Origin : ItalyNote : Top notePart used : PeelsExtraction : Cold pressedAroma : Sweet, citrus aroma•It is named after the north Italian town of Bergamo but is mainly producedin southern Italy. There is an annual herb that is also called bergamot(Monarda didyma) but is unrelated to bergamot. It is widely used indifferent citrus smelling cologne like eau de cologne(1709 by GiovanniMaria Farina).•Therapeutic uses and properties:• Infection, fever.• Acne, herpes, wounds.• Stress, fear, depression, emotional imbalance, insomnia.Chamomile German/BlueMatricaria RecutitaProduct Description•Origin : EgyptNote : Middle notePart used : FlowersExtraction : Steam distillationAroma : Fruity herbal Aroma•Chamomile herb is dried before distillation and the blue colour is dueto Chamazulene being produced during the distillation process. The nameMatricaria comes from the Latin word "matrix" meaning "womb" becauseof the plant's widespread use by women for gynaecological conditions andduring childbirth. Chamomile German has feathery leaves and blue daisylikeflowers with yellow centres.•Therapeutic uses and properties• Skin conditions - sunburn, wounds, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, Acne,spots, chilblains.• Pain relief - arthritis, neuralgia, menstrual cramps and abdominal cramps.