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Hinoki-Did You Know?

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    Did you know Hinoki essential oil is also known as Japanese cypress? Due to it’s magnificent robustness, the wood of the hinoki tree has been used to build durable temples and monuments across Japan for many generations. It was accepted in Shinto ceremonies and purification rituals. It is used to build sweet-smelling tubs for bathing. Some structures have been around for over 1000 years.

    Hinoki oil is often used in personal care products and soothing to the skin. Many people include Hinoki essential oil in a relaxing massage. The woody balsamic scent of Hinoki oil can help incorporate some calm surroundings when diffused. This this woody aroma makes Hinoki oil a popular aroma for perfumes.

    Hinoki oil is rich in Phytoncide. This is a substance released from plants and trees. This is a common scent when hiking in a forest. This is why hiking in is calming and grounding. One of the reasons why plants and trees produce Phytoncide is to protect themselves from damaging enemies such as bacteria and insects. 

Helichrysum-Did You Know?

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Helichrysum Did you you know Helichrysum is the oil of pain? It removes pain quickly with not much effort. It helps people with difficult life circumstances, such as trauma, addiction, loss or abuse. These souls need the spiritual strength that helichrysum offers. It can help teach an individual to be thankful for their trials and face their adversities with courage. Helichrysum brings hope to the most discouraged of souls.

Helichrysum is derived from the Greek word helios meaning sun and chrysos meaning gold? This is a reference to the golden color of many of the flowers from this botanical genus. Helichrysum has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks for its great wound healing ability, and was used often after battles.

The oil of Helichrysum has been found by European researchers to generate tissue. Helichrysum is best known for its restorative properties to the skin. It is used in anti-aging products for its rejuvenating benefits to the skin, liver, and nervous system, circulatory function, helps regulate cholesterol, reduces scarring and discoloration.

Helichrysum is highly valued and sought after for its many health benefits. It’s frequently consumed to help detoxify the body. Also referred to as Everlasting or Immortal Flower. It has been studied for anticoagulant, anticatarrhal, mucolytic, expectorant, and antispasmodic properties. It has been known to help in improving certain types of hearing loss.

Green Mandarin-Did You Know?

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Green MandarinDid you know Green Mandarin essential oil comes from the unripened fruit of the mandarin tree, while Red Mandarin essential oil comes from a more ripe fruit? Internal use of Green Mandarin is known for its calming properties for the nervous system and can be complimentary of healthy digestive function.

Cultivated for over 3000 years, Mandarin Essential oil derives comes from the evergreen citrus tree in the oriental countries of China, Vietnam and Japan. During the Chinese new year, gifting a mandarin is a traditional symbol of fortune and prosperity. If you are really looking to impress, gifting mandarins in pairs demonstrates the ‘doubling’ of wealth.

Green Mandarin is used to add flavor to deserts and beverages. Include Green Mandarin in a spray bottle with water to clean the surfaces in your house. Take one to two drops to help support healthy immune function and response also diffuse to create a positive, uplifting experience.