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Botanical name: Cinnamomum cassia Cinnamon, a tropical evergreen tree, boasts robust branches and a coarse bark marked by green-orange speckled young shoots. Its leathery leaves are shiny and green, complemented by small white flowers and oval, bluish-white berries. When bruised, cinnamon leaves emit a spicy fragrance. Extracted through steam distillation of the leaves and twigs,…

Botanical name: Cananga odorata macrophylla Other name: Aceite de Cananga, Cananga odorata forma. macrophylla, Canangium odoratum forma. Cananga Essential Oil is occasionally employed as a cost-effective alternative to Ylang Ylang Oil in fragrance applications. The similarities between the two trees can lead to confusion. Aromatically, Cananga Oil bears a resemblance to Ylang Ylang Oil, but…

Botanical name: Calendula officinalis Other name: Pot Marigold Derived from marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis), calendula oil is a natural extract frequently employed as a complementary or alternative remedy. Possessing antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, this oil is deemed valuable in the healing of wounds, alleviating eczema, and soothing diaper rash. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Boswellia carteri Other name: Frankincense Oil Boswellia is a herbal extract crafted from the bark of the boswellia tree, commonly referred to as frankincense. The extract is obtained from the resin, a sticky substance found in trees and plants. Frankincense oil, a pale yellow essential oil with a pepper-spice-incense aroma, is derived from…

Botanical name: Betula lenta Other name: Betula alba oil, white birch oil, and Betula pendula tar oil. Indigenous to North America, the birch tree can reach heights of 15-20 meters. Recognized by its slim branches, silver-white bark that peels into scales, and light green oval leaves, it stands as a distinctive and elegant presence in…

Botanical name: Aquilaria agallocha Other name: Oud Oil, Aloeswood Oil, Eaglewood Oil, Gaharu Oil, Chen Xiang Oil, Agar Oil and Oudh Oil Agarwood oil is a dense, dark brown or black liquid characterized by a robust, woody fragrance. Its potency necessitates usage in minimal quantities. This oil can be introduced into a diffuser or incorporated…

Botanical name: Aniba rosaeodora Other name: Brazilian rosewood oil, Bois de rose, rosewood tree oil but also as a Bahia rosewood oil In terms of aroma, Rosewood Essential Oil presents a subtle yet remarkably sweet, woody, fruity scent with floral undertones. While wood oils aren’t often described as “beautiful,” this particular oil stands out as…

Botanical name: Angelica archangelica Other name: garden angelica root oil and Norwegian angelica oil. Angelica root oil is derived from the roots of the Angelica plant through the process of steam distillation. Typically displaying a pale yellow to orange-brown color, the extracted oil emits a unique aroma that encompasses freshness, spiciness, muskiness, and an earthy,…

Botanical name: Anethum sowa Anethum graveolens Other name: Anethi or Sowa in Hindi, Dill Seed in English Anethi oil belongs to the Apiaceae family and is characterized by its fresh, sweet, and subtly earthy aroma. Classified as a middle note, it harmonizes effectively with citrus, herbal, minty, and woody oils when blended. Medicinal Uses: