Root In: The Plant Behind the Oil Cypress
While studying in France, I can remember learning that the trees were planted as natural borders to separate farmland and acted as a windbreak to reduce pesticide blowing into other farmers' crops.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Sweet Fennel
Fennel has been part of human life since ancient times. The Greeks associated it with strength and courage; legend tells that Prometheus carried fire from the heavens to humanity in a hollow fennel stalk.
Plant Behind the Oil: Rosalina
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the plant's range historically used Melaleuca ericifolia for multiple practical and medicinal purposes.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Jasmine
In contemporary practice, jasmine absolute is used in ways that bridge traditional knowledge and modern wellness.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Yuzu
In Korea, Yuzu (called Yuja) holds a place in folk medicine as a soothing remedy for winter ailments.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Gingergrass
Traditionally, gingergrass has been used in folk and Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of applications.
