Essential Oil Profiles

What Is a “Traditional” Citronella Essential Oil?

Citronella essential oil is derived from a fragrant grass belonging to Gramineae family. Discover its therapeutic properties, history, and how to use it in aromatherapy . . .

The Best Grapefruit Pure Essential Oil from Quinessence

Grapefruit essential oil is one of the most popular citrus oils in aromatherapy, with a fresh and tangy fragrance that never fails to bring a welcome boost to the senses . . .

All About Ginger Essential Oil by Quinessence

Since time immemorial ginger has been valued as a spice and medicine, and today it is still traded as a valued commodity around the world, either fresh, dried, ground, crystallised, candied, or preserved. As if all of that is not enough, the plant also provides one of the most effective and therapeutic tools available to […]

Emerging Benefits and Aromatherapy Uses of Juniper Berry Essential Oil

Discover the secrets of Juniper Berry essential oil – its history, properties and uses in aromatherapy . . .

Complete Guide to Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil is one of the most versatile oils used in aromatherapy. Learn more about its properties, history and many uses . . .

The Secret of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil is Revealed

Roman chamomile essential oil is one of the most versatile of all the oils used in aromatherapy today – learn more about its history, therapeutic properties and how to use it in aromatherapy . . .

Benzoin (Resinoid) Essential Oil

Benzoin essential oil is obtained from various Styrax species which originate in several geographical locations. Learn about its history, therapeutic properties and uses in aromatherapy . . .

Clove Bud Massage Essential Oil : Stimulating and Versatile Aromatic Oil

Clove bud essential oil is derived from the small reddish-brown, unripe flower buds of the tropical evergreen tree known botanically as Syzygium aromaticum, and in older texts Eugenia caryophyllata. Like all spices, clove has a long and rich history of use in both culinary and medicinal applications, having been put to use first by the […]

Petitgrain essential oil: Wonderful for Peace and Relaxation

Petitgrain essential oil is derived from the fresh leaves and green twigs of the bitter orange tree. Learn about the properties, history and the many ways you can use it in aromatherapy . . .

Vetiver Essential Oil – The Oil Of Tranquility

Vetiver essential oil is extracted from the roots of a grass belonging to the same botanical family as lemongrass, citronella and palmarosa. Discover it’s history and many uses in aromatherapy . . .

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