The Essentials

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Three fennel plants lined up.

5 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Fennel Seed Oil

Linked to longevity, fennel seed can help to protect our health and heal our wounds.

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Dill leaves.

6 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Dill Seed Oil

Derived from the Norse word meaning 'to lull', dill seed is calming and stress-relieving.

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Gurjun leaves on a tree.

5 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Gurjun Oil

Ancient gurjun can help to relieve congestion and warm us in the cold weather.

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Tarragon Plant close up

6 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Tarragon Oil

Tarragon is associated with the goddess Artemis for its protective qualities.

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Benefits and Uses of Parsley Seed Oil

5 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Parsley Seed Oil

Parsley seed has strong cleaning abilities and can help to guard our health.

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Pile of star anise.

6 min read / 3 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Aniseed Oil

Liquorice-scented aniseed is uplifting and has powerful soothing and healing abilities.

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West Indian Sandalwood shavings.

6 min read / 28 January 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Amyris Oil

Amyris essential oil can grant us younger skin and a more peaceful state of mind.

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Zoomed in image of Cade plant.

5 min read / 28 January 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Cade Oil

Potent cade oil is a useful anti-inflammatory and has powerful cleaning abilities.

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Cajeput tree near a body of water.

5 min read / 27 January 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Cajeput Oil

Cajeput essential oil can protect our health, relieve pain, and clear blocked airways.

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Zoomed in photo of coriander leaves

5 min read / 27 January 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Coriander Seed Oil

Coriander seed oil can brighten skin, relieve pain, banish odours, and spark romance.

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Ravensara plant leaves

5 min read / 27 January 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Ravensara Oil

Ravensara's healing properties are crucial in Madagascan traditional medicine.

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Bay Laurel plant in the sun.

5 min read / 26 January 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Benefits and Uses of Bay Laurel Oil

Bay laurel was once believed to contain 'magical' disease-curing properties.

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