Clove or clove or cloves. The dried blossoms and buds contain phenols (eugenol 75-87%) terpenes (caryophyllene 2-12%) esters (eugenyl acetate 8-15%) with strong action as antineyralgiko, analgesic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, and also…
JUNIPER OIL
Obtained by steam distillation of dried fruit of the plant Juniperus communis. The fruits of the plant and used in the production Jin, giving the characteristic aroma and flavor.
There are about 300 species of this plant and Crete encounter 9 them, of which 5 endemic. It is an evergreen shrub, it reaches a height of the 30 -60 cm. Stem upright with small elongated leaves that have a lot of transparent specks. If you rub the flowers, emitted a strong smell of resin. It blooms from June to September. Therapeutically used the aboveground parts of the plant. Well-known is that St. John's wort oil…
Since 1500, the Alsatians and Germans were manufacturing the famous «Maitrank», -alcoholic drink flavored asperoulas. The "Meagre wine», as the name implies that the made with soaking asperoylas in a slightly sweet white wine, has tonic properties and assistive digestion, but notes that abuse can cause memory disorders. The properties…
GERANIUM OIL
Produced by the plant Pelargonium graveolens by steam distillation from the leaves and branches of the. Used in cosmetics, mainly, for dry and normal skin.
FRANKINCENSE OIL - Olibanum GUM
Obtained from the resin secreted plant Boswellia carterii by steam distillation, and other species of the genus Boswellia. To frankincense oil known since antiquity. Mentioned as known in the Bible, because it was given as a gift to Christ at the birth of (incense).
CYPRESS OIL - KYPARISSELAIO
Obtained by steam distillation from the needles and twigs of Cypressus sempervirens. To cypress oil very good astringent and antiperspirant. Because of antiperspirant properties are suitable for footbaths.
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