Our favorite oils for the beautiful month of August are Peppermint and Evening Primrose. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:
Family: Labiatae
Peppermint Essential Oil
Extraction: Leaves / Flowering Tops
Extraction Method:
Steam distillation
Country: England, France
Chemical Group: Alcohol, Ketone
Actions: Antispasmodic – cardiac & respiratory, Anti-inflammatory – intestinal & urinary, Carminative – nausea
Uses: Should be a part of every traveler’s first-aid kit, relieves itching- pruritus & eczema; for general asthenia as it strengthens and regenerates the liver; for all digestive problems; excellent for reducing/treating fever and headaches
Blends well with:
For respiratory: blends well with Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender, Spike Lavender
For skin: blends well with Bergamot, Tea Tree, German Chamomile, Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose
For digestive system: blends well with Cardamon, Coriander Seed, Citrus Oils, Black Pepper
For nervous system (pain): blends well with Ravintsara, Nutmeg, Clove Bud, Geranium
Contra-indications: Topical applications only, need to be limited to small areas e.g. temples; not to be used on infants less than 30 months old; avoid in case of epilepsy
Promotion Price (while stock is available): $150 $98 (10 ml)
Family: Onagraceae
Evening Primrose Carrier Oil
Extraction: Seeds
Extraction Method: Pressing
Country: North America
Chemical Constituents: Fatty acid, in particular gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
Uses: For dry, itchy skin or skin irritations, wrinkles, scars, PMS
Blends well with: Blends well with Jojoba and Almond as a carrier oil base
Contra-indications: Epilepsy
Promotion Price (while stock is available): $310 $202 (100 ml)
Both our favorite oils of the month can be purchased here:
August Promotion Corner