Rose petals are edible and a traditional ingredient in the foods in the middle east, especially in desserts. In addition to sprinkling rose water on desserts, it is sprinkled on guests as a sign of welcome before the meal. Rose petal jam and cordial are still popular in Europe. Rose hips are a rich source of vitamin c and can be made into a conserve or jam. The petals are then eaten as a candy or used to decorate desserts. Roses are used for excess menstrual bleeding, digestive problems, gonorrhoea, and for liver symptoms. Delicious medicinal preparations can be made from rose petals, including syrup of roses, honey of roses, sugar of roses, rose water, and vinegar of roses. Rose petals have been used for conditions such as fevers, headache, jaundice, joint pain, fainting, weakness, trembling of the heart, poor digestion, and infection.
Geranium essential oil is antibacterial, antispasmodic, anti-tumorial, adrenal support, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial, anti-fungal, haemostatic (stops bleeding), and general tonic, geranium was used by the ancestors as a remedy for wounds, tumours, and skin care. With antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, geranium essential oil is indicated in acne, dermatitis, eczema, wounds that are weeping and will not heal, bruises, grazes and cuts, light burns, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, and ulcers, sore throats, tonsillitis, and neuralgia.
Juniper oil is used in aromatherapy to help stimulate and strengthen the nerves and bolster the spirits in challenging situations, while helping to relieve urine retention. It is used for treating rheumatism, arthritis and gout, as well as cellulite, acne, dermatitis, blocked pores, psoriasis and weeping eczemas. The main chemical components of juniper oil are a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, y-terpinene, 1,4-cineole, b-phellandrene, p-cymene, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cayophyllene and trace amounts of limonene, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate, borneol and nerol.
Juniper bushes can be found in eastern Europe, Bulgaria, Hungary, also in western Europe France and Spain and in north America - Canada. This evergreen shrub grows up to 6 metres tall. It has dark green or blue needles and small flowers and berries. The berries change colour over the first few years of growth. They start off green, but after a year or two, they turn black. Juniper is used to flavour food and drink and is the characteristic aroma in gin.
Lavender oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species of lavender. Our lavender essential oil is produced from flowers growing in higher elevations of Bulgaria. The oil has a fresh, soft and sweet aroma. Lavender is indigenous to mountainous regions of the Mediterranean countries and the black sea, gowning best in the poor, well-drained soils. Lavender oil, which has long been used in the production of perfume, can also be used in aromatherapy. It has a calming and regenerating effect over the human body. Lavender oil can be used as an antiseptic and pain reliever to be applied to minor burns and insect bites and stings.
We produce pure and organic lavender water. The lavender water is produced via steam-distillation of fresh lavender blossoms, picked in our lavender fields located in the rose valley. We do not use any preservatives, additives, or synthetic ingredients. Our natural lavender water has a therapeutic effect due to its natural origin. Used in cosmetics: The natural lavender water is excellent skin toner, prevents skin dryness and gives fresh look of the face. Nourishes the hair and makes it soft and shiny.
Lavender has been a favorite herb for centuries. The historic use and recognition of lavender is almost as old the history of man. As an herb, lavender has been in documented use for over 2,500 years. In ancient times lavender was used for mummification and perfume by the Egyptian's, Phoenicians, and peoples of Arabia. The Greeks and the romans bathed in lavender scented water and it was from the Latin word "lavo" meaning "to wash" that the herb took it's name. Perhaps first domesticated by the Arabians, lavender spread across Europe from Greece.
Lemon balm essential oil (also known as Melissa essential oil) has a great variety of possible effects. The word 'Melissa' is Greek for 'honey bee', Melissa having been planted near bee hives to produce the most delicious honey. Lemon balm oil is considered one of the most powerfully medicinal essential oils in all of aromatherapy, with a wonderfully pleasant sweet, herbaceous aroma. A great deal of oil sold as lemon balm today is actually a blend of lemongrass and citronella oils - 'true' lemon balm oil has its own unique aroma and properties.
This cooling and refreshing essential oil is used in aromatherapy to stimulate the mind, increase mental agility and to increase focus, while cooling the skin, reducing redness and calming irritation and itchiness. It furthermore helps to ease spastic colon, migraine, headaches, sinus and chest congestion and boosts the digestive system. Peppermint oil has a fresh, sharp, menthol smell, is clear to pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity.
The mentha water is steam distilled from fresh blossoms Bulgarian mentha piperita of during the months of may and June of each year. It is a completely natural product for skin and hair application. Transparent liquid, colorless; specific aroma; essential oil content 0.03, ethyl alcohol content 3.44, relative density 20 C 0.9827, PH 5.25, microbiological purity - corresponds to standard. Benefits: Has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. Soothes the skin after sunburns or razor cuts. Gently cleanses and tightens the pores of the oily skin. Moisturizes the skin and improves its general condition.
Although pine oil can cause allergic reactions, it is very useful to relieve mental, physical, while having a cleansing and clearing effect on a room. Even though it can be used in cystitis, hepatitis and prostate problems, as well as to improve circulation and to relieve rheumatism, gout, sciatica and arthritis, it should be done so with care due to the sensitizing nature of this oil. Oil properties Pine oil has a fresh forest smell, is pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity.
Natural pine water is obtained by the steam distillation of the needles, twigs and cones of pine tree. Here are some of the medicinal uses of the pine plant and pine water: Skin care: the most widely known use of pine essential water is in treating skin problems. Dermatologists often prescribe the water in treating the following conditions: psoriasis, itching, eczema, scabies, sores, and fleas; Cosmetics: pine essential water has a distinctive essence and gives a sweet aroma to the cosmetics it is used in. Pine plant water is widely used as massage water and in perfumes and other scents.
Rose water is made using damask roses, many-petaled and fragrant. These were first grown in Iran and Bulgaria, but are now frequently found in Spain, Italy, and France. The uses of rose water are as varied and numerous as the petals of a damask rose. Most western countries are familiar with rose water or rose oil as an addition to fragrances and in body and facial creams. Commercial preparations come in many forms and can safeguard against bacterial formation. In addition, the buyer can choose organic preparations, thus eliminating pesticides from the roses in their food or on their bodies. However used, rose water is certainly almost universally enjoyed, with its sweet and deep aroma, and delightful and unusual taste.
Rose absolute oil, Rosa damascena, is known best for its sensuous and intense sweet and floral fragrance. Bulgarian rose is suitable for all skin types and is a cell rejuvenator, an antiseptic, and a anti-inflammatory. Used in skin creams and lotions to soothe and heal various skin conditions, cuts, burns and to reduce swelling. Can be inhaled by asthmatics, and it relieves a variety of female problems including menstrual cramps and pms symptoms. Sniffing the oil or using rose as a massage oil has been suggested to reverse impotency, but it's more likely to be used by women to lessen moodiness during menopause. The scent is definitely an aphrodisiac and is used to relieve stress and depression.
Rose oils are extracted from the Rosa damascena (Bulgarian) and Rosa centifolia (Moroccan) also known as 'rose de mai'. Rose Otto is the essential oil steam distilled from fresh roses. Rose concrete a solvent extraction of fresh roses. Rose absolute is extracted from the rose concrete using alcohol. Rose Otto is distilled from the Bulgarian rose or Rosa damscena. The Otto is an almost clear pale yellow liquid. When it is very cold it solidifies but it is easily warmed to liquid again. Rose Otto smells rich, floral, warm and spicy with honey undertones. The smell of fresh roses becomes more apparent at when the Otto is diluted. Rose Otto is the most expensive extract of roses. Rose concrete from Rosa damscena is a deep orange colored mass of a jam-like consistency, can be greenish yellow.
Rose alba ( white rose) essential oil is made by alba groups ltd. The Rosa alba has a much more intense aroma than Rosa damascena, source of our traditional rose Otto. Rose oil made from rose alba is much more expensive than the rose Otto made by rose damascena because in comparison with rose damascena for 1 kg rose oil we need two times more rose flowers to produce 1 kg rose alba oil. Rose alba essential oil controls & balances sebum production therefore, useful for both dry & oily skin. Rose alba essential oil assists in balancing & restoring the skin's pH and helps tighten pores. Rose alba essential oil is a wonderful skin toner.
Salvia essential oil ( or sage essential oil) is great for relieving grief and quickening the senses, while stimulating the lymphatic system and helping with female problems, such as sterility and menopausal problems and on the skin it not only helps healing but also to reduce pore size. Oil properties Salvia oil has a sharp, herbal smell, and is watery in viscosity. Origin of salvia oil It is an evergreen perennial herb that can grow up to about 60cm ( 2 feet) high with a woody base, soft grey-green oval leaves and a mass of blue or violet flowers. The Chinese believed that it cured sterility, while the romans believed it cured just about everything.
Moisture: 6% max FFA- 1.5% Max Purity â?? 99% Min Oil content: 48-50% min WHAT IS FRANKINCENSE Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is made from the resin of the Boswellia tree. frankincense is a hardened gum-like material (resin) that comes from the trunk of the Boswellia tree. People use its oil on the skin and in aromatherapy. Frankincense oil seems to kill some types of bacteria and fungi (yeasts). It is commonly used as a fragrance in soaps, lotions, and perfumes. People use frankincense for aging skin, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. There is also no good evidence to support using frankincense for COVID-19. Boswellia tree extracts are also sometimes taken by mouth. For information on taking frankincense by mouth, see Boswellia serrata. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION These are some of the chemical compounds present in frankincense: acid resin (6%), soluble in alcohol and having the formula C20H32O4 gum (similar to gum arabic) 30â??36% 3-acetyl-beta-boswellic acid (Boswellia sacra)[20] alpha-boswellic acid (Boswellia sacra)[incensole acetate, C21H34O3[ phellandrene[ HEALTH BENEFITS The use of Boswellia resin for spiritual and medicinal purposes dates back to ancient civilizations. Numerous compounds of different chemical categories are identified in the resin; the pharmacological actions of Boswellia resin are attributed to the complementary effects exerted by these compounds. The clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of frankincense resin in some disease conditions like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel diseases, osteoarthritis, and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. The essential oil obtained from the oleogum resin of Boswellia serrata showed antimicrobial activities Also, in vivo studies on animals revealed that Frankincense oleogum resin exhibits neuroprotective activity.
Frankincense Powder, the benefits and uses Frankincense Powder is produced through the steam or hydro distillation process of the Boswellia Carteri resin. Frankincense resin has been traded for its spiritual connotations and luxurious aroma for thousands of years. The aromatic resin is gathered by making incisions in the small, leafy tree, Boswellia sacra. It has a long history of lore and is mentioned in various historical texts including ancient Egyptian records. Frankincense powder can be used as incense, blended into incense formulas, and incorporated into perfumery. Frankincense tears can be ground down into raw powder. The powder is also known as Boswellia extract. The color, scent and character of the powder will depend on the type of Bosweillia tree from which the resin was drawn. Distilled from the Frankincense resin to ensure a 100% purity. Moreover, it is useful if you have injured skin or even if you struggle with acne. The usage of frankincense powder can act as the skin conditioner. Frankincense can reduce wrinkles and fine lines and regenerate healthy skin. In addition, it cures dandruff gives instant shine to hair. Burning the Frankincense Powder: Since ancient times, Frankincense has been used to help heal the body, mind, and soul. It can be used for meditation and cultivating inner peace, as a skin care remedy, and to help strengthen the lungs. It has been used in ayurvedic medicine. Frankincense extract is also believed to suppress the growth of tumors. Whether you want an emotional detox, a bright bodily fix, or to step out into supportive territory on a spiritual path, Frankincense can guide you. Treatment for Headaches and Mental Ailments Burning the powder and "fumigating" various body parts is believed to be a treatment for headaches and mental issues. To burn frankincense, you can place a teaspoon of frankincense raw powder on a smoldering charcoal tablet or round. As the frankincense burns, it releases the essential oils that are then absorbed through the pores and nostrils. Frankincense Powder is used in cosmetics for its warm and spicy scent. It is used to add fragrance in cosmetics such as lotions massage oils, perfumes and skin creams. Frankincense powder, is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia. It has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula, in North Africa, and Somalia for more than 5000 years. Frankincense is used in the perfumery, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and aromatherapy industries. It is characterized by a balsamic-spicy, slightly lemon, fragrance of incense, with a conifer-like undertone. When burned as an incense in aromatherapy Frankincense is said to lift the mood and increase feelings of well-being. Popular Products That Use This Ingredient: Massage oils, perfumes, Face Scrub, Face Mask and skin creams.
Boswellia Extracts offered is known by the Latin name of Boswellia Serrata and is extracted from the leaf part. Containing active ingredient Boswellic acid, it is available in yellow-white powder form with refractive index of 1.465 - 1.482 @ 20 C and processed through using Co2 extraction method. Having a woody, spicy smell, it blends well with various oils such as benzoin, sandalwood, lavender, myrrh and contain main constituents including octyl acetate, bornyl acetate, a-pinene, actanol, linalool, incensole. It finds extensive use in perfumery as well as in aromatherapy applications.
