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How to Use Essential Oils: Star Anise

The star anise tree is a type of tree that stays green all year round and is originally from southeastern Asia. Normally, these trees are not very tall, only about 14 to 20 feet, but sometimes they can grow even taller. People have been using this tree for more than 3000 years as both a spice and a medicine, especially in traditional Chinese medicine.

How to Use Essential Oils: Rosemary

Rosemary is a type of plant that stays green all year and smells really nice. People often use its leaves to add flavor to foods like pork, chicken, and turkey. Long ago, ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Hebrew people thought rosemary was very special and important.

How to Use Essential Oils: Lime

Remember possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

Green Mandarin-Did You Know?

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.