Explore the plants behind essential oils: their botanical identity, origins, extraction, composition, history and traditional uses. These profiles describe the oils without treating tradition as proof of a health benefit.
Coriander Essential Oil: Origins, Extraction and Traditional Uses
Coriander essential oil comes from Coriandrum sativum, the culinary plant also known as cilantro. The seed-like fruits and green leaves produce chemically different oils, making the plant part…
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Lavender Essential Oil: Origins, Extraction and Traditional Uses
Lavender essential oil is the volatile oil distilled from aromatic lavender flowers. This profile covers the plant, how the oil is made and the history of its use;…
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Peppermint Essential Oil: Origins, Extraction and Traditional Uses
Peppermint essential oil is the concentrated volatile oil distilled from Mentha × piperita. This profile explains the plant, production and traditional use; individual health claims belong in separate…
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Tea Tree Essential Oil: Origins, Extraction and Traditional Uses
Tea tree essential oil is distilled from the Australian plant Melaleuca alternifolia. This profile focuses on botanical identity, extraction and the history of use rather than treating traditional…
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