| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Frankincense in Oman |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Tim Mackintosh-Smith explores the wonders of Oman and how Frankincense plays such a big part in the local culture |
| Published: Wednesday 26 March, 2008 |
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Roman Chamomile |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Roman chamomile (Anthemis noblis) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 25cm in height, with feathery leaves and daisy-like flowers. Indigenous to most of Europe, Roman chamomile is now widely cultivated and used extensively in: antiseptic ointments; tonic preparations; cosmetics; soaps; deterg... |
| Published: Sunday 23 March, 2008 |
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German Chamomile Essential Oil |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Chamomile (German) is an annual herb that grows up to 60cm in height. It has delicate feathery leaves and daisy like flowers on single stems. The oil is obtained from the flower heads by steam distillation and is blue in colour. It has a middle keynote. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 January, 2008 |
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Calendula Essential Oil |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an annual herb that grows up to 60cm in height. The plant, a native to Southern Europe and Egypt, bares pale green leaves and bright orange, daisy-like flowers. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 January, 2008 |
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Cajuput Essential Oil |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendron) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 30 meters in height, with white flowers and thick pointed leaves. The bark is spongy and flakes off easily. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 January, 2008 |
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Black Pepper Essential Oil |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Black pepper has been used for over 4,000 years in China and India, but was also utilised by many other ancient cultures. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 January, 2008 |
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Bergamot Essential Oil |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| The Bergamot oil (which has a top keynote) is obtained from the peel of the fruit by cold expression, and is delicate green in colour. |
| Published: Monday 21 January, 2008 |
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Buying Essential Oils by Sylvia Baker |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Aromatherapy is one of the most popular complementary therapies and consequently the aromatherapy essential oil trade has itself escalated over the past few years with new and sometimes questionable suppliers taking advantage of the current consumer demand. |
| Published: Tuesday 01 January, 2008 |
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Essential oil of the month - Ylang ylang - Salon Therapist by Duncan Bain |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| Ylang ylang is one of the most instantly appealing of all essential oils, with a sweet, heady fragrance which attracts many people. |
| Published: Friday 23 February, 2007 |
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Essential oil of the month - Jasmine - Salon Therapist by Duncan Bain |
Topic: Essential Oils & Absolutes |
| This month we focus on the exotic fragrance of Jasmine - an essential oil that conjures up visions of sunny days. |
| Published: Friday 23 February, 2007 |
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