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Addressing a wide range of conditions, including digestive problems, anxiety, and depression, this handy guide helps readers reclaim basic health by using proven techniques to reconnect with their bodies. The authors show how to tap into the body/spirit’s intuitive center and perform simple, quick exercises to heal. Twenty-seven line drawings and 11 photographs simplify the process, and gentle humor offers encouragement.
This is a closer look at Basil, Bay and Benzoin and their various uses as essential oils. You may recognise Basil and Bay from your own culinary expertise but it may surprise you to learn they have powerful medical applications as well. Benzoin is less commonly used but is also a valuable resource for many aromatherapists. None of these three herbs originate from Europe but many are now in common use especially Basil which is now cultivated particularly as a cooking ingredient. For further information about blending, storing and mixing essential oils like these you can read more in our article Handling Essential Oils for Aromatherapy.
Basil Ocimum Basilicum
Jasmine Jasminum Officinale
Jasmine has long been a favourite essential oil in China and India where Jasmine is used for a variety of aromatherapy applications including use as a perfume and flavouring herbal teas. In the sixteenth century Jasmine was brought to Europe, introduced by Persia.
Jasmine flowers are small, delicate and white and produce a honey-sweet aroma with a faintly fruity accent. Jasmine produces deep red oil despite its snow white flowers and has a potent and rich exotic floral fragrance. Jasmine is one of the most expensive essential oils you can obtain along with Rose Essences.
