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The Plant Behind the Oil: Hops
But hops also has a history of usage extending beyond its classic inclusion in beers, and it offers many benefits as an aromatic herb and essential oil.
This monthly series will introduce you to the plants behind your essential oils! We have a deep love of plants and a passion for natural healing and sustainable living. In this series, we'll share a wealth of knowledge so that you can better understand your essential oils and the beautiful plants they come from.
But hops also has a history of usage extending beyond its classic inclusion in beers, and it offers many benefits as an aromatic herb and essential oil.
Bergamot mint was used in folk magic to increase the flow of wealth to one’s life.
Davana has been cherished in its homeland for generations for its unique fragrance and beneficial properties.
White Turmeric is native to Southeast Asia and India and has been naturalized in other areas, including the United States.
This is the true citronella, a hardy grass that has a far more complex aroma and a greatly more appreciable scope of application than a bug-repellent candle on the back deck.
Sitka spruce’s essential oil chemistry unveils a bit of a different profile as it is heavily tipped with 60% monotepenes and very few esters at only 8%.
The humble hyssop is a cheerful, hardy, potently fresh yet pleasantly sweet member of the mint family that has been humans' faithful ally for thousands of years, revered for its wide range of cleansing, health-supportive properties from ancient times to the present day.
Spikenard was highly valued throughout ancient trade routes. It was transported from its native regions in the Himalayas and other parts of Asia to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Its rarity and exotic nature contributed to its high cost and demand.
Nutmeg can be one of those sleepy oils that is often overlooked in an aromatherapist’s arsenal.