ESSENTIAL OIL – ROSEMARY Native to the Mediterranean and Asia, rosemary derives its name from the Latin words “ros” and “marinus,” or “dew of the sea.” An evergreen shrub in the mint family, it grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment…
ESSENTIAL OIL – AUSTRALIAN ERICIFOLIA Melaleuca Ericifolia Australian Ericifolia essential oil comes from wildcrafted populations of Melaleuca ericifolia grown on Flinders Island in Tasmania. The bright plant grows 10−26 feet tall around the coast and hilly slopes. With an aroma and benefits often compared to Tea Tree, Australian Ericifolia is a member of the same…
ESSENTIAL OIL – TEA TREE Melaleuca Alternifolia Native to Australia, tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a compact tree that can grow to heights of 20 feet and is found along streams and wetland areas. Tea Tree essential oil is one of the most extensively studied essential oils and is widely regarded for its topical cleansing…
ESSENTIAL OIL – IDAHO GRAND FIR Abies Grandis Also known as western white fir, Idaho grand fir is native to regions of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, and it is the largest species of fir in the world, commonly reaching heights in excess of 200 feet. Traditionally used by Native Americans in these regions, today…
ESSENTIAL OIL – IDAHO BLUE SPRUCE Idaho Blue Spruce is steam distilled from the wood, bark, and needles of the Picea pungens tree, an evergreen species native to the central Rocky Mountains. Considered a sacred tree by Native American tribes in the Northwest, it was used traditionally for smudging and purification rites.Idaho Blue Spruce essential…
ESSENTIAL OIL – CYPRESS Cupressus Sempervirens Cypress has a long history of use as a construction material due to the durability of its wood, and it was used by the Phoenicians and Cretans to build ships and bows and by the Egyptians to build sarcophagi. Its botanical name, Cupressus sempervirens, is derived from the Greek…
ESSENTIAL OIL – COPAIBA Copaifera Officinalis Copaiba essential oil is steam distilled from the gum resin of the Brazilian Copaifera Officinalis tree. Native to the Amazon River Basin, these trees can reach 25−40 feet and can live for up to 400 years. Copaiba resin has been used for various purposes throughout the Amazon region since…
ESSENTIAL OIL – LEMONGRASS Cymbopogon Flexuosus Lemongrass is steam distilled from Cymbopogon flexuosus, one of several aromatic flowering grasses in the Poaceae family. Originally native to India and Guatemala, this botanical now thrives around the world in warm, tropical climates. Lemongrass has a fresh aroma that neutralizes odors and makes an excellent addition to home…
ESSENTIAL OIL – CEDARWOOD Cedrus Atlantica Young Living’s Cedarwood essential oil is steam distilled from the wood of Cedrus Atlantica, a close relative to the biblical Cedars of Lebanon, or Cedrus libani. Historically used by the ancient Egyptians in ceremonial rites, this variety of cedarwood is now grown primarily in Morocco. Cedarwood essential oil is…
ESSENTIAL OIL – PEPPERMINT Mentha Piperita Meet Peppermint essential oil, the natural blend of water mint and spearmint that hails from Europe and now thrives in the U.S. The crisp, minty aroma is only the beginning of this premium powerhouse. It’s a burst of freshness while you create a focused environment conducive to work or…
